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00:37:23 08/07/12
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe, Authors at Google
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The Skeptics Guide to the Universe, Authors at Google
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe is a light hearted and fun weekly podcast run by the NewEngland Skeptical Society. The host (Steven Novella) and his panel of skeptical rogues (Bob Novella, Jay Novella, Rebecca Watson, and Evan Bernstein) came to Mountain View to talk to us about being a savvy healthcare consumers. Richard Saunders (host of The Skeptic Zone Podcast in Australia) joins them in a pannel discussion to discuss a variety of topics in skepticism and healthcare. Topics include Homeopathy, CCSVI, Science Journalism, Researcher Bias, Acupuncture, Healthcare Regulation, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Confirmation Bias, Placebo, Power Balance, Artificial Sweeteners, Women's Intuition, What's The Harm? From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 6701 250 ratings Time: 02:14:00 More in Science & Technology
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00:32:50 08/07/12
Daniel Suarez: Kill Decision, Authors at Google
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Daniel Suarez: Kill Decision, Authors at Google
Daniel Suarez discusses his latest work, "Kill Decision." From Google Books: Unmanned weaponized drones already exist%mdashthey're widely used by America in our war efforts in the Middle East. In Kill Decision, bestselling author Daniel Suarez takes that fact and the real science behind it one step further, with frightening results. Linda McKinney is a myrmecologist, a scientist who studies the social structure of ants. Her academic career has left her entirely unprepared for the day her sophisticated research is conscripted by unknown forces to help run an unmanned%mdashand thanks to her research, automated%mdashdrone army. Odin is the secretive Special Ops soldier with a unique insight into the faceless enemy who has begun to attack the American homeland with drones programmed to seek, identify, and execute targets without human intervention. Together, McKinney and Odin must slow this advance long enough for the world to recognize its destructive power, because for thousands of years the "kill decision" during battle has remained in the hands of humans%mdashand off-loading that responsibility to machines will bring unintended, possibly irreversible, consequences. But as forces even McKinney and Odin don't understand begin to gather, and death rains down from above, it may already be too late to save humankind from destruction at the hands of our own technology. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1462 32 ratings Time: 44:50 More in People & Blogs
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17:14:03 08/06/12
SAFE Campaign Policy Talk
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SAFE Campaign Policy Talk
Members of the SAFE campaign discuss their policy initiatives. SAFE California = The Savings, Accountability, and Full Enforcement for California Act" The "Savings, Accountability, and Full Enforcement for California Act" (SAFE) California Act is one of California's November ballot initiatives. The ballot measure would replace the state's death penalty with life in prison and no possibility of parole. If passed, California would become the 18th state in the US to replace the death penalty. The Ballot Initiative -Repeals the death penalty as maximum punishment for persons found guilty of murder - Replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. -Applies retroactively to persons already sentenced to death. -Requires persons found guilty of murder to work while in prison with their wages to be applied to any victim restitution fines or orders against them. -Creates $100M fund to be distributed to law enforcement agencies to help solve more homicide and rape cases. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 347 5 ratings Time: 56:04 More in Entertainment
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16:14:16 08/06/12
David Ramirez, Artists at Google
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David Ramirez, Artists at Google
Austin's own indie-folk troubadour graced the Google office in Austin with his powerful lyrics, and heartfelt acoustic tunes. Check out davidramirezmusic.com for more info on his new album "Apologies." From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1234 38 ratings Time: 50:02 More in Music
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23:22:18 08/03/12
Authors@Google: Marty Brounstein "Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust"
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Authors@Google: Marty Brounstein "Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust"
Can hope be found amidst tragedy? Nestled in the hills on the western side of Jerusalem is a museum called Yad Vashem. There, people from around the world visit daily to learn about the tragic period of history from 1933 to 1945 known as the Holocaust. The museum serves as an education, research, and historical center in remembrance of the six million Jews across Europe who were murdered at the hands of the Nazi Party machine led by Adolf Hitler. A special section of Yad Vashem is dedicated to those who carried out acts of courage to save the lives of Jews during the Holocaust. Remembered there is a couple from Dieden of the Netherlands, Frans and Mien Wijnakker. Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust is the remarkable tale of how Frans and his wife, Mien, saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews in southern Holland during World War II. They were Catholics who led a simple life in a small town, but they took risks and displayed bravery to help others in dire need, instilling hope during one of the most horrific points of history. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 801 15 ratings Time: 01:00:04 More in Entertainment
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23:19:39 08/03/12
Authors@Google: Kim Stanley Robinson
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Authors@Google: Kim Stanley Robinson
Award winning author KimStanley Robinson reads from his book, "2312", a NYTimes list best seller. He also answers many audience questions. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 754 12 ratings Time: 53:54 More in Entertainment
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23:18:42 08/03/12
Authors@Google: Tony Wagner "Change Leadership: Transforming Education for the 21st Century"
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Authors@Google: Tony Wagner "Change Leadership: Transforming Education for the 21st Century"
The Change Leadership Group at the Harvard School of Education has, through its work with educators, developed a thoughtful approach to the transformation of schools in the face of increasing demands for accountability. This book brings the work of the Change Leadership Group to a broader audience, providing a framework to analyze the work of school change and exercises that guide educators through the development of their practice as agents of change. It exemplifies a new and powerful approach to leadership in schools. About Tony: Tony Wagner recently accepted a position as the first Innovation Education Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard. Prior to this, he was the founder and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education for more than a decade. Tony consults widely to schools, districts, and foundations around the country and internationally. His previous work experience includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility. Tony is also a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and a widely published author. His work includes numerous articles and five books. Tony's latest, Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World, has just been published by Simon & Schuster. His recent book, The Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our Best Schools ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1040 21 ratings Time: 53:26 More in Education
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23:17:43 08/03/12
Authors@Google: Roy Spence
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Authors@Google: Roy Spence
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15:52:16 07/27/12
Authors@Google: Lisa Brackmann
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Authors@Google: Lisa Brackmann
Lisa Brackmann visited Google LA to discuss her new novel "The Getaway." This talk took place on July 18, 2012 as part of the Authors@Google series. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 978 2 ratings Time: 43:56 More in Entertainment
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15:07:03 07/27/12
Authors@ Maajid Nawaz | Radical | Google London | 2012
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Authors@ Maajid Nawaz | Radical | Google London | 2012
Twitter: @MaajidNawaz www.khudipakistan.com Maajid Nawaz is the co-founder and executive director of Quilliam and founder of Khudi. He was formerly on the UK national leadership for the global Islamist party Hizb ut-Tahrir and was involved in the organisation for almost 14 years. He served four years in an Egyptian prison as an Amnesty International 'prisoner of conscience', until he became de-radicalised and renounced his extremist views. Maajid now engages in counter-Islamist thought-generating, social-activism, writing, debating and media appearances. He holds a BA (Hons) from SOAS in Arabic and Law and an MSc in Political Theory from London School of Economics. Maajid serves as an ambassador for the global Alliance of Youth Movements, is a member of the Liberal Democrat party, and a proud father to his young son. ______ This book is the account of a redemptive journey through innocence, bigotry, hardline radicalism and beyond to a passionate advocacy of human rights and all that this can mean ... I was moved beyond measure --Kate Allen, Director, Amnesty International UK This book is more powerful than America's drone attacks because it helps kill the ideas that inspire terrorists. Ultimately, it is by defeating the extremists' worldview that we will make our world safer. Maajid's compelling story from hatred to hope shows us how this can be done --Ed Husain, author of The Islamist Maajid Nawaz was thirty years my junior when I first encountered him in the Torah ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1666 15 ratings Time: 55:10 More in Nonprofits & Activism
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21:01:13 07/12/12
Authors at Google: Dr. Deepak Chopra, "Spiritual Solutions"
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Authors at Google: Dr. Deepak Chopra, "Spiritual Solutions"
In his latest book, Spiritual Solutions, Dr. Deepak Chopra explains how many of life's challenges can best be addressed from a spiritual perspective. "The secret is that the level of the problem is never the level of the solution," he writes. In this interview at Google, Dr. Chopra talks about how we can expand our awareness to address difficulties in our lives. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 4855 219 ratings Time: 51:00 More in Science & Technology
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18:01:35 07/12/12
Chefs at Google: Anita Lo and April Bloomfield
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Chefs at Google: Anita Lo and April Bloomfield
Chefs Anita Lo and April Bloomfield at Google NY. In conversation with Anjali Kumar. Anita Lo, chef and owner of Annisa, is one of the most respected chefs in the country, earning numerous accolades for her inventive Contemporary American cuisine. She opened Annisa in 2000, right nearby in Greenwich Village, and appeared on Top Chef Masters. Chef Lo released her first cookbook, Cooking Without Borders, in October 2011. April Bloomfield is the executive chef and co-owner of the Michelin-starred The Spotted Pig, The Breslin, and The John Dory restaurants. She has worked at The River Caf%eacute in London and other celebrated restaurants. A native of Birmingham, England, she lives in New York City. She released her first cookbook, A GIRL AND HER PIG, in April of this year. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1399 7 ratings Time: 27:07 More in Science & Technology
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17:59:48 07/12/12
Authors at Google: Alexis Maybank, "By Invitation Only"
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Authors at Google: Alexis Maybank, "By Invitation Only"
Alexis Maybank, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, discusses her new book "By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop" with Sandra Leung Li at Google's New York, NY office. This event took place on June 1, 2012, as part of the Authors@Google series. Gilt Groupe -- launched by Alexis, Alexandra, and three colleagues in 2007 -- is one of the most fascinating startups of recent years, with a valuation of more than $1 billion. And it all began with one bold idea: to bring sample sales online and change the way millions shop. As Alexis and Alexandra write about the day Gilt.com went live: "We had created a website that could potentially change the rules of retail, for both shoppers and brands. If shopping was traditionally a slow, leisurely activity that might consume an entire day, it would now be competitive, addictive, urgent, thrilling%mdasha rush delivered at the same time each day. Shopping would become not just easier, but so much fun." Alexis Maybank is Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Gilt Groupe. Alexis has dedicated her career to building and launching innovative and compelling ecommerce experiences for consumers. In 2007, Alexis became a founding CEO of Gilt Groupe, working to expand the company's sales categories from women's brands to include lifestyle categories such as sporting goods, home decor, children's apparel and luxury travel services. Prior to founding Gilt Groupe, Alexis served as general manager and business development director ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1212 10 ratings Time: 40:35 More in Science & Technology
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16:50:06 07/12/12
Authors@Google: Chris Gethard
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Authors@Google: Chris Gethard
Chris Gethard is the author of Weird NY, a book detailing the ghost stories and urban legends of New York, and A Bad Idea I'm About to Do which has been highlighted on This American Life.[1] Previously, Gethard served as an editorial assistant for the popular Weird NJ and Weird US publications. Gethard has often found himself in awkward situations most people probably would have safely avoided. "A Bad Idea I'm About to Do" invites readers to join Chris as he navigates an adolescence and adulthood mired in hilariously ill-fated nerdom, and to take comfort in the fact that%mdashas his experiences often prove%mdashthings could always be much, much worse. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1019 14 ratings Time: 01:02:39 More in Entertainment
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23:48:58 07/10/12
Vernor Vinge & The Singularity: Authors at Google
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Vernor Vinge & The Singularity: Authors at Google
5-time Hugo Award winning author Vernor Vinge, one of the most lauded SF writers of our era, discusses his work and concepts from it, including the concept of "The Singularity" which he coined, and his latest novel, "Children of the Sky," the sequel to "A Fire Upon the Deep." He is interviewed by Brad Templeton of EFF/Singularity U/Google X From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 4830 98 ratings Time: 01:10:16 More in Science & Technology
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18:24:48 07/10/12
Authors@Google: Ron Kaufman
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Authors@Google: Ron Kaufman
Ron Kaufman discusses his New York Times bestselling book Uplifting Service, which offers a proven path to delighting your customers, colleagues, and everyone else you meet. The book exposes a massive wound in a subject area that has become buried in weak distinctions, inadequate practices, and popular but shallow clich%eacutes. Ron is a globally acclaimed service educator, consultant, and thought-leader, with clients on every continent and in every major industry. Ron believes that service connects us all, but most of us are missing key opportunities to win new customers, delight the ones we already have, and make lifelong advocates, fans and supporters. The solution is simpler than you might think, and in this fast-paced presentation, he explains the 5 key elements to build a self-sustaining service culture that can uplift an individuals, transform an organization, and ultimately change the world. Visit www.UpliftingService.com to read more about Ron's book and access free chapters, resources, and tools. Go to http to learn more about Ron, watch a keynote speech, and hear from his clients. Visit www.UpYourService.com to learn more about Ron's work around the world and connect with other leaders who deliver uplifting service. Click on http to watch more videos of Ron discussing the principles of uplifting service. THE MOMENT We are in a crisis of service. Global economies are transforming at record speed, and our populations are largely unprepared. Customers are angry and ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1955 33 ratings Time: 48:42 More in Entertainment
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