TEDxCapeTown-Anthony Turton-Reinventing Uncivilisation
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In the current world view, nature is seen to be chaotic and destructive. Descartes spoke of being the master and owner of Nature. To him, Nature was a problem - something to be "owned" and "tamed". Tony asks us to reinvent uncivilization, not as a mutant of the current barbaric form of what we call "civilization", based on the control of Nature;... Read more
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- -: TEDxCapeTown-Anthony Turton-Reinventing Uncivilisation
May 3, 2011 (about 13 years ago)In the current world view, nature is seen to be chaotic and destructive. Descartes spoke of being the master and owner of Nature. To him, Nature was a problem - something to be "owned" and "tamed". Tony asks us to reinvent uncivilization, not as a mutant of the current barbaric form of what we ca...
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- -: David Christian: Big history
April 11, 2011 (about 13 years ago)http://www.ted.com Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of th...
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- -: Kaley Cuoco Bought a Shake Weight!
March 28, 2011 (about 13 years ago)The hilarious Kaley Cuoco admitted to Ellen that she recently bought a Shake Weight. She explained why she thought it was a good idea -- and ended up completely embarrassing herself!
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- -: Remembering the Royal Wedding!
May 2, 2011 (about 13 years ago)The royal wedding is over, but with the funny souvenirs that Ellen found, you'll never forget it!
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- -: President George H.W. Bush - Address at West Point
July 8, 2008 (almost 16 years ago)Listen to the full speech here: http://millercenter.org/scripps/archive/speeches/detail/3433 Bush says that the United States must promote peace without acting as the "world's policeman." He also recognizes the necessity of force in some cases. January 5th, 1993
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- -: President Reagan: Speech on Airstrikes Against Libya, April 14, 1986
March 25, 2011 (about 13 years ago)President Ronald Reagan speaks to the American people to announce that the U.S. military has launched air strikes against the African country of Libya. The strikes targeted the country's leader, Colonel Mu'ammar Qadhafi. The President outlines the terrorist activites of Qadhafi and asserts the U....
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- -: Voices on Reducing Prescription Drug Shortage: Jay Cuetara
October 31, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Jay Cuetara, a cancer patient and advocate for drug shortage reform, speaks about the President's executive action to reduce prescription drug shortages in America and why it is a step in the right direction.
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Peter Appleton: Peter Appleton's Speech
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Eldon Perry: Eldon's Public Confession
February 12, 2003 (about 21 years ago)Lieutenant Eldon Perry, played by Kurt Russell, exposes how Jack Van Meter used his position to stain his police integrity in the film, Dark Blue.
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Itay Talgam: Lead Like the Great Conductors
July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)In this ear-pleasing talk, Conductor Itay Talgam tells us to lead like the Great Conductors. He begins by teaching us what conducting is about. He then presents some of the great orchestra conductors orchestra and provides an analogy for leadership in both music and business.
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