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23:16:47 11/26/12
Authors@Google Presents Gautam Mukunda "Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter"
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Authors@Google Presents Gautam Mukunda "Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter"
Gautam Mukunda is an Assistant Professor in the Organizational Behavior Unit of Harvard Business School. Before joining the business school he was the National Science Foundation Synthetic Biology ERC Postdoctoral Fellow resident at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for International Studies. He received his PhD from MIT in Political Science and an AB in Government from Harvard, magna cum laude. His research focuses on leadership, international relations, and the social and political implications of technological change. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and MIT's Security Studies Program and Program on Emerging Technologies. Before graduate school he was a consultant with McKinsey & Company, where he focused on the pharmaceutical sector. He is Founding Managing Director of The Two Rivers Group, a strategy consulting firm focusing on applying insights from academia to private and public sector problems. He is a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Mentorship Committee of The Upakar Foundation, a national non-profit devoted to providing college scholarships to underprivileged students of South Asian descent. He is a Paul & Daisy Soros New American Fellow, an NSF IGERT Fellow, and a Next Generation Fellow of The American Assembly. He has published articles on leadership, military innovation, network-centric warfare, and the security and economic implications of synthetic biology in Security Studies, Parameters, Politics and the ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1824 26 ratings Time: 53:24 More in News & Politics
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04:01:51 11/23/12
Lee Berger: "Google Earth and Human Evolution", Talks at Google
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Lee Berger: "Google Earth and Human Evolution", Talks at Google
Lee Berger stops by the Googleplex to discuss his latest field work, as well as the journey through Google Earth that resulted in some of the most dramatic discoveries in paleoanthropology. You can find more about his new book, "The Skull in the Rock", on Google Books: goo.gl . From the publisher: In 2008, Professor Lee Berger--with the help of his curious 9-year-old son--discovered two remarkably well preserved, two-million-year-old fossils of an adult female and young male, known as Australopithecus sediba; a previously unknown species of ape-like creatures that may have been a direct ancestor of modern humans. This discovery of has been hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in history. The fossils reveal what may be one of humankind's oldest ancestors. Berger believes the skeletons they found on the Malapa site in South Africa could be the "Rosetta stone that unlocks our understanding of the genus Homo" and may just redesign the human family tree. Berger, an Eagle Scout and National Geographic Grantee, is the Reader in Human Evolution and the Public Understanding of Science in the Institute for Human Evolution at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. The focus of the book will be on the way in which we can apply new thinking to familiar material and come up with a breakthrough. Marc Aronson is particularly interested in framing these issues for young people and has had enormous success with this approach in his previous ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1750 51 ratings Time: 54:14 More in Science & Technology
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00:35:18 11/22/12
Authors@Google: Adam Roberts
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Authors@Google: Adam Roberts
"Learn to cook from the best chefs in America. Some people say you can only learn to cook by doing. So Adam Roberts, creator of the award-winning blog The Amateur Gourmet, set out to cook in 50 of America's best kitchens to figure out how any average Joe or Jane can cook like a seasoned pro. From Alice Waters's garden to Jos%eacute Andr%eacutes's home kitchen, it was a journey peppered with rock-star chefs and dedicated home cooks unified by a common passion, one that Roberts understands deeply and transfers to the reader with flair, thoughtfulness, and good humor: a love and appreciation of cooking. Roberts adapts recipes from Hugh Acheson, Lidia Bastianich, Roy Choi, Harold Dieterle, Sara Moulton, and more. The culmination of that journey is a cookbook filled with lessons, tips, and tricks from the most admired chefs in America, including how to properly dress a salad, bake a no-fail piecrust, make light and airy pasta, and stir-fry in a wok, plus how to improve your knife skills, eliminate wasteful food practices, and create recipes of your very own. Most important, Roberts has adapted 150 of the chefs' signature recipes into totally doable dishes for the home cook. Now anyone can learn to cook like a pro!" From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1475 11 ratings Time: 44:41 More in Nonprofits & Activism
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18:26:21 11/20/12
Tom Wolfe: "Back to Blood", Authors at Google
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Tom Wolfe: "Back to Blood", Authors at Google
Legend of American literature Tom Wolfe stops by the Googleplex for a conversation with Rick Kleffel of NPR. You can find "Back to Blood" on Google Play: goo.gl From the publicist: A big, panoramic story of the new America, as told by our master chronicler of the way we live now. As... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 907 10 ratings Time: 58:54 More in Entertainment
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23:15:46 11/19/12
Ray Kurzweil "How to Create a Mind", Authors at Google
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Ray Kurzweil "How to Create a Mind", Authors at Google
How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed About the book: In How to Create a Mind, The Secret of Human Thought Revealed, the bold futurist and author of The New York Times bestseller The Singularity Is Near explores the limitless potential of reverse engineering the human brain. Ray Kurzweil is arguably today's most influential%mdashand often controversial%mdashfuturist. In How to Create a Mind, Kurzweil presents a provocative exploration of the most important project in human-machine civilization%mdashreverse engineering the brain to understand precisely how it works and using that knowledge to create even more intelligent machines. Kurzweil discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges from the brain, and the implications of vastly increasing the powers of our intelligence in addressing the world's problems. He thoughtfully examines emotional and moral intelligence and the origins of consciousness and envisions the radical possibilities of our merging with the intelligent technology we are creating. Certain to be one of the most widely discussed and debated science books of the year, How to Create a Mind is sure to take its place alongside Kurzweil's previous classics. Early praise for the book: It is rare to find a book that offers unique and inspiring content on every page. How To Create A Mind achieves that and more. Ray has a way of tackling seemingly overwhelming challenges with any army of reason, in the end convincing the reader that it is within our ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 11321 302 ratings Time: 01:19:04 More in Science & Technology
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02:31:14 11/19/12
Magnus Nilsson: "Fäviken", Talks at Google
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Magnus Nilsson: "F%aumlviken", Talks at Google
Magnus Nilsson stops by the Googleplex for a talk with Executive Chef Jeff Freburg. Nilsson is the head chef of F%aumlviken Magasinet restaurant in Jamtland, in a remote part of Northern Sweden. He worked at three Michelin star L'Astrance in Paris before joining F%aumlviken in 2008. It is now ranked one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World, and has become a legendary culinary destination. You can find Magnus' book, Faviken (Phaidon) on Google Books: goo.gl From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 2234 34 ratings Time: 33:39 More in Howto & Style
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22:22:50 11/16/12
Authors@Google: Paul Levy
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Authors@Google: Paul Levy
"Goal Play! Leadership Lessons from the Soccer Field offers insights from sports, health care, business and government to help leaders get better outcomes. As a practical guide to improved leadership, the book highlights unconventional thinking and actions that can be used to bring about outstanding results. About the Author: Paul Levy is the former President and CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston and a resident of Newton, Massachusetts. Levy assumed the position as President and CEO of BIDMC in 2002. Levy was previously Executive Director of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, where he was famous for leading the ""Boston Harbor Cleanup"". He published a description of conditions that led to sewage treatment facilities failures he dubbed the Nut Island effect in 2001. Levy also served as Chairman of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Executive Dean for Administration of Harvard Medical School. --Wikipedia" From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 985 15 ratings Time: 56:42 More in Nonprofits & Activism
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22:11:37 11/16/12
Authors@Google: Chris Anderson
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Authors@Google: Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson (formally of WIRED) speaks about his new book Makers: The New Industrial Revolution From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 4039 104 ratings Time: 01:23:33 More in Nonprofits & Activism
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22:09:24 11/16/12
Authors@Google: Nataly Kelly
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Authors@Google: Nataly Kelly
"Nataly, Chief Research Officer at Common Sense Advisory. She offers insights from the latest translation and localization industry research, and from her new book co-authored with Jost Zetzsche, Found in Translation:How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World. Nataly Kelly has worked in the language services industry since 1996 as a certified court interpreter, freelance translator, and a member of upper management of some of the world's largest translation and interpreting suppliers, including Language Line Services. She is fluent in Spanish and English, and has also studied French, Italian, German, Arabic, and Japanese. In her work at Common Sense Advisory, Nataly oversees the company's research services. She is responsible for production of the company's research deliverables and acts as the main point of contact for research-related matters. She is also an active participant in various research projects, designing algorithms and data models for the firm's market sizing exercises. Her research and insight are cited in numerous media outlets, including BusinessWeek, New York Times, NPR, Wall Street Journal, among others. She has served as an invited speaker on the language industry for the European Commission, and was a member of the National Project Advisory Committee for a web-based training program for culturally and linguistically appropriate services offered through the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. Nataly is a ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1982 28 ratings Time: 01:10:02 More in Howto & Style
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22:48:20 11/15/12
Authors at Google: Robert Reid | "Lonely Planet's The Best in Travel 2013"
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Authors at Google: Robert Reid | "Lonely Planet's The Best in Travel 2013"
Rob Reid, a travel writer for Lonely Planet, will talk about the best destinations of 2013 and the truth behind being a travel writer: the gory and glory of the dream job of covering beaches, wineries, castles... and bus stations. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1491 16 ratings Time: 53:36 More in Travel & Events
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20:12:33 11/15/12
Chefs at Google: Nathan Myhrvold | "Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking"
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Chefs at Google: Nathan Myhrvold | "Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking"
Dr. Nathan Myhrvold is chief executive officer and a founder of Intellectual Ventures, a firm dedicated to creating and investing in inventions. In addition to stimulating the invention of others, Myhrvold is himself an active inventor, with nearly 250 patents issued or pending%mdashincluding several related to food technology. Before founding his invention company, Myhrvold was the first chief technology officer at Microsoft. He established Microsoft Research, and during his tenure he oversaw many advanced technology projects. He left Microsoft in 1999 to pursue several interests, including a lifelong interest in cooking and food science. Myhrvold competed on a team that won first place in several categories at the 1991 World Championship of Barbecue, including first prize in the special pasta category for a recipe that Myhrvold developed on the day of the contest. After working for two years as a stagierat Seattle's top French restaurant, Rover's, Myhrvold completed culinary training with renowned chef Anne Willan at the Ecole De La Varenne. In addition, he has worked as Chief Gastronomic Officer for Zagat Survey, publisher of the popular Zagat restaurant guidebooks. Through his many visits to the world's top restaurants, Myhrvold has become personally acquainted with many of the leading Modernist chefs and the science-inspired cooking techniques they have pioneered. Myhrvold is himself an accomplished practitioner of Modernist cuisine. He has contributed original research ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 2469 35 ratings Time: 53:17 More in Entertainment
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19:19:51 11/15/12
Stephen Key: "One Simple Idea for Startups", Talks at Google
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Stephen Key: "One Simple Idea for Startups", Talks at Google
Stephen Key stops by the Googeplex to discuss his latest book, "One Simple Idea for Startups". You can find his book on Google Play here: goo.gl From McGraw Hill: From award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and business owner Stephen Key comes the highly anticipated follow-up to his bestseller "One Simple Idea" How many times have you seen a product and thought, "I know how to make that better"?How is it that no one has invented this yet"? And when "haven't" you thought, "I need to be my own boss"? You're thinking the right things. Now, the next step is to take action--and that's exactly what "One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs" is all about. Stephen Key, one of the world's leading experts on getting business ideas off the ground, revealed in his groundbreaking book "One Simple Idea "just how simple it is to make a fortune by selling or "renting" your great ideas. Now, he helps you live the entrepreneurial dream by delivering a proven, straightforward process for starting, growing, and running a business--without the need for an MBA or millions of dollars in funding. As an inventor and successful business owner, Key brings a unique and fully rounded perspective to the subject, teaching you how to: Develop, test, and protect your ideaPlan and launch your businessManufacture, package, market, sell, and distribute your productManage and grow your businessPrepare for and implement your endgame Key draws on his own experience as a billion dollar inventor to offer ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1408 44 ratings Time: 46:40 More in Science & Technology
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22:29:12 11/12/12
Authors at Google Presents: Hank Phillipi Ryan
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Authors at Google Presents: Hank Phillipi Ryan
Hank Phillipi Ryan comes to Google Cambridge, MA to talk about her new book "The Other Woman" and her career in journalism. For more information about "The Other Woman": - Website: us.macmillan.com - Hank Phillipi Ryan talking about it: www.youtube.com From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1153 0 ratings Time: 51:43 More in Entertainment
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18:06:13 11/08/12
Authors@Google: Joel Stein
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Authors@Google: Joel Stein
Joel Stein visited Google LA to talk about his book: "Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity." This talk took place on September 28, 2012. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1622 18 ratings Time: 45:00 More in Entertainment
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23:57:41 11/07/12
Authors@Google Presents: Gregory Benford and Larry Niven
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Authors@Google Presents: Gregory Benford and Larry Niven
Larry Niven & Gregory Benford, two of the most respected authors of hard science fiction, talk about their new book "Bowl of Heaven" and the concept of stories about "big dumb objects" as a sub-genre. They review prior stories (including Ringworld by Niven) and then talk about the physics of the "big smart object" that is the Bowl of Heaven -- a half dyson-sphere steering a star on an interstellar voyage. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 2335 19 ratings Time: 58:39 More in Nonprofits & Activism
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23:49:26 11/07/12
Talks@Google: Jane Chen
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Talks@Google: Jane Chen
Jane Chen, co-founder of Embrace, will be speaking about design thinking in creating a life-saving product for emerging markets. As an MBA student at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, Chen enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability course, which teaches students how to look for practical solutions to the problems of the global poor. Her team decided to make an inexpensive incubator. Four years and many design changes later, in April 2011 Chen and three other Stanford alumni cofounders began selling their ThermPod to hospitals in India, aiming to save the lives of the 20 million premature and low-birthweight babies born every year. From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 1489 36 ratings Time: 44:43 More in Nonprofits & Activism
03/25/12