His talk today will be on what he calls the law of amplification. So its a very interesting talk because, you know, here at mit our motto is let us build technology and, obviously, that will solve all of the worlds problems. [laughter] and its kind of a heresy in some way to have this talk, and the talk is aptly named geek heresy rescuing social change from the cult of technology, something thats very interesting because it provokes, you know, important conversations. Technology is important, but its also important to think about what is the impact of the technology and how do we design the technology in the best way we can. So without further ado, i will introduce kentaro here. [applause] thank you for that introduction, and id like to thank the center as well as mit for hosting this and all of you for coming. So, you know, when you have a book titled geek heresy, i feel like i need to establish my geek credentials. [laughter] and in an mit audience, thats particularly difficult. I wa
Penned by contributions to your pbs station. From viewers like you. Thank you. Misty copeland defied the ballet pundits who insisted she did not look like a classical ballerina, which was frankly a veiled way of saying africanamericans and classical ballet dont mix. Shes proved all those naysayers wrong, acclaimed soloist with the american ballet theater. In australia she performed odele and odet in swan lake. I asked misty why ballet is considered an elite art form. Just because i think it takes money, you know, to get the right training and so, therefore, it has been considered an elite art form. Yeah. But how did it happen for you then . If it takes a bunch of money, unless youre going to tell me youre independently wealthy and didnt know that. I didnt come about that in your research. I see your mom to the side saying were not independently wealthy. Its an expensive venture. How did it happen to you . Ballet found me i guess you could say. I was discovered by a teacher in middle sc
Penned by contributions to your pbs station. From viewers like you. Thank you. Misty copeland defied the ballet pundits who insisted she did not look like a classical ballerina, which was frankly a veiled way of saying africanamericans and classical ballet dont mix. Shes proved all those naysayers wrong, acclaimed soloist with the american ballet theater. In australia she performed odele and odet in swan lake. I asked misty why ballet is considered an elite art form. Just because i think it takes money, you know, to get the right training and so, therefore, it has been considered an elite art form. Yeah. But how did it happen for you then . If it takes a bunch of money, unless youre going to tell me youre independently wealthy and didnt know that. I didnt come about that in your research. I see your mom to the side saying were not independently wealthy. Its an expensive venture. How did it happen to you . Ballet found me i guess you could say. I was discovered by a teacher in middle sc
We will see temperatures come up today. We are warming up again with 60s, 70s, and even near 80. Chris thank you. San jose residents honor a Fallen Police officer during two different vigils. San jose Police Officer Michael Johnson died after responding to a call on tuesday evening. Janet o. Tells us more about last nights tributes for johnson. Aft vigil he took hands with officers. She is the niece. The man who shot and killed officer johnson. We just want the community to know that we do care and we are sorry. Golart his her uncle was funny and loving but he also struggled with Mental Illness and copd. He took not only his life but he also considered of taking his wifes life. They said it means a lot for so many to show solidarity at a time they need it most. It helps all of us to get through the process of grieving and coping with the loss of an officer who was doing his job. It shows everyone that officers are here to help us and to protect us. He gave his life. Here at city hall,
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