The neocortex works on principles that are fundamentally different than traditional computers. In this talk Jeff describes recent advances in understanding the neocortex and how we are…
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Throughout humankind’s history, we’ve driven species after species extinct: the passenger pigeon, the Eastern mountain lion, the dodo… But now, says Stewart Brand, we have the technology…
USC Korean Studies Institute Director and Professor of International Relations and Business, David Kang presents a two-part lecture aimed at providing an introduction of North Korean people,…
It’s the sustain! It’s never done that before!” Imogen Heap breaks out of a captivating performance of a song written just three weeks ago for a piece…
Philosopher of physics David Wallace guides us the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and the mind-bending claims it makes about our reality. First proposed by American physicist…
Technologist and writer Ben Hammersley explores the role of the internet and digital technologies in today’s workplace. As social media, mobile devices, constant communication, online sharing, and…
Clifford Stoll could talk about the atmosphere of Jupiter. Or hunting KGB hackers. Or Klein bottles, computers in classrooms, the future. But he’s not going to. Which…
Evan Snyder surveys the history of stem cell research into its current “teenage” years, in which the answers are less easy and clean cut. Scientists understand much…
The event was conceived as a response to the efforts of the Templeton Foundation to reconcile science with religion, according to its underwriter Robert Zeps, who told…
Richard Dawkins, J. Craig Venter, Nobel laureates Sidney Altman and Leland Hartwell, Chris McKay, Paul Davies, Lawrence Krauss, and The Science Network’s Roger Bingham discuss the origins…
Materials are a defining characteristic of society. The ages of civilization are named after materials and the development of new materials do more than simple transform technology:…
