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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Alan Turing


Alan Turing was a prominent figure in the development of the computer, and is well known for many important computing concepts, including the famous Turing Test. On this program, Prof. David Leavitt discussed the life of Alan Turing.

I've failed the Turing test on many occasions... ;)

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Wildlife Conservation


Preserving wildlife populations that are displaced or actively diminished by human activity remains essential for maintaining biodiversity. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa, where many wildlife species are being driven to extinction by human activity. On this program, Paul Raffaele discussed wildlife preservation in Africa.

But, who will preserve my sanity? ;)

Music Notes:
Segue 1: Conquest of Paradise
Segue 2: Return to Life

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

The Planets


Our solar system contains nine acknowledged planets, each with their own unique personalities that continue to inspire scientists. On this episode, Dava Sobel discussed her perspective of the planets.

From my perspective, they all look like small dots. ;)

Music notes:
Segue 1: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Segue 2: Theme from ET
Outro: Techno Bond Theme

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Inner Ape


The evolution of human behavior is easily highlighted in comparative studies with our nearest relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos. On this program, Prof. Frans de Waal discussed Our Inner Ape.

My nearest relatives are closer to slime molds... ;)

Music Notes:
Segue 1 - Also Sprach Zarathustra
Segue 2 - Super Mario (symphonic)

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Open Source


The Constitution guarantees five fundamental freedoms, but a free culture requires openness amongst its citizens. On this program, Mitch Kapor discussed the Open Source movement as it pertains to software and other aspects of technology and life.

Whoa! And I thought I rock 'n roll opened my mind. :)

Music Notes
1st Seg: Wallace and Grommit Theme
2nd Seg: Variations on a Theme by Paganini (Vengerov)
Outro: Wong Fei Hong Techno Dance


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