Kolumba
Extraordinary architectural building combining new and old and spirit and space ... Definitely worth a visit when in cologne. Kolumba is the art museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne, originally founded in 1853. Since 2004, the museum has borne the name of its new...
Two poems about what dogs think (probably)
What must our dogs be thinking when they look at us? Poet Billy Collins imagines the inner lives of two very different companions. It’s a charming short talk, perfect for taking a break and dreaming … This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was...
277,232,917 − 1
Largest known prime number As of June 2018, the largest known prime number is 277,232,917 − 1, a number with 23,249,425 digits. It was found in 2016 by the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS). Plot of the number of digits in largest known prime by year, since...
Scientists reveal drinking champagne could improve memory
... I knew it ... something in me was saying the same ... if I just could remember ... och, another glass might help ! New research shows that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay...
Gödel, Escher, Bach
A must read for all who want to know about infinity ... almost good enough to provide a foundation ... but then it is just a carpet floating mid air as long as you don't open your eyes ... Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid, also known as GEB, is a 1979 book...
Moving Geometry – Time
The Linear Cycle Clock's unique time display offers a playful alternative to the common circular dial. Sometimes it even moves ... time is a miracle ... >> Go to Source
Miles lives
Oh my oh ... he is the man ... you might say was , but no - is and always will be . Strange but I always listen to his music and think of Mozart. Well, could ramamble for ages here but better behave now. As usual below is a quick link to the inevitable wiki site ....
Math is the hidden secret to understanding the world
Always love it when there is someone connecting the great topics : art, music, mathematics ... Here is a nicely done TED by Mr. Roger Antonsen ... what a guy ... Unlock the mysteries and inner workings of the world through one of the most imaginative art forms ever —...
The exhilarating creativity of remixing
And another super TED talk by mr mark ronson .... Sampling isn't about "hijacking nostalgia wholesale," says Mark Ronson. It's about inserting yourself into the narrative of a song while also pushing that story forward. In this mind-blowingly original talk, watch the...
A life in typefaces
Ted Talk : Matthew Carter Pick up a book, magazine or screen, and more than likely you'll come across some typography designed by Matthew Carter. In this charming talk, the man behind typefaces such as Verdana, Georgia and Bell Centennial (designed just for phone...
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff (1 April 1873 – 28 March 1943) was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor.[2] Rachmaninoff is widely considered one of the finest pianists of his day and, as a composer, one of the last great representatives of Romanticism in...
A-rhythm-etic. The math behind the beats
Ready to dance in your seat? Drummer Clayton Cameron breaks down different genres of music—from R&B to Latin to pop—by their beats. A talk that proves hip hop and jazz aren't cooler than math—they simply rely on it. A pioneer in brush technique, drummer Clayton...
π
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How data will transform business
What does the future of business look like? In an informative talk, Philip Evans gives a quick primer on two long-standing theories in strategy -- and explains why he thinks they are essentially invalid. (Listen for the absorbing tale of a surveillance program named...
Adam Spencer: Why I fell in love with monster prime numbers
What a guy ... absolutely funny and interesting ... They're millions of digits long, and it takes an army of mathematicians and machines to hunt them down -- what's not to love about monster primes? Adam Spencer, comedian and lifelong math geek, shares his passion for...
Dan Bricklin: Meet the inventor of the electronic spreadsheet
Dan Bricklin changed the world forever when he codeveloped VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet and grandfather of programs you probably use every day like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Join the software engineer and computing legend as he explores the...