Monday, April 19, 2010

Six Easy Steps to Avert the Collapse of Civilization

Six Easy Steps to Avert the Collapse of Civilization: "This is one of the best talks I've watched. I first discovered Dr. Eagleman because of his pioneering neuroscience research, and then quite accidentally discovered his fiction writing when I received his book as a birthday gift. Now, watching this talk on civilization and technology (which also covers microbiology, space physics, religious debates, the history of science, etc), I have to say that I don't really know anyone in the public eye with this sort of versatility as a broad and deep thinker. I hope he gets elected as President one day!"