Kronos Quartet – Ram Narayan / Raga Mishra Bhairavi
Kronos Quartet played this last night during their concert in Portland, Maine.
Kronos Quartet – Purple Haze
Kronos Quartet is know for showcasing cutting edge contemporary classical music and for genre-bending performances complete with prerecorded sound and light shows rarely (if ever) found in classical performances. They bring a new life and vigor to the both the the form and the medium.
Find out more about Kronos Quartet here.
E-Voting Without Fraud – David Bismark
David Bismark demos a new system for voting that contains a simple, verifiable way to prevent fraud and miscounting – while keeping each person’s vote secret.
If you’re a United States citizen – Vote Today!
The Power of Cartoons – Patrick Chappatte
In a series of witty punchlines, Patrick Chappatte makes a poignant case for the power of the humble cartoon. His projects in Lebanon, West Africa and Gaza show how, in the right hands, the pencil can illuminate serious issues and bring the most unlikely people together.
What Nonprofits Can Learn From Coca-Cola – Melinda French Gates
At TEDxChange, Melinda Gates makes a provocative case for nonprofits taking a cue from corporations such as Coca-Cola, whose plugged-in, global network of marketers and distributors ensures that every remote village wants — and can get — a Coke. Why shouldn’t this work for condoms, sanitation, vaccinations too?
The Quantified Self – Gary Wolf
At TED@Cannes, Gary Wolf gives a 5-min intro to an intriguing new pastime: using mobile apps and always-on gadgets to track and analyze your body, mood, diet, spending – just about everything in daily life you can measure – in gloriously geeky detail.
Fine Art Workflow – Today at ASMP Philadelphia
Mac Holbert and I will be presenting content from our DVD Fine Art Workflow today at ASMP Philadelphia.
Learn more in my DVDs, workshops, and ebooks.
Where Good Ideas Come From – Steven Johnson
People often credit their ideas to individual “Eureka!” moments. But Steven Johnson shows how history tells a different story. His fascinating tour takes us from the “liquid networks” of London’s coffee houses to Charles Darwin’s long, slow hunch to today’s high-velocity web.
Find more of my favorite TED videos here.
The Power of Dreams – Kekule Visualizes Solution
History is filled with stories about the wisdom found in dreams.
Kekule solving the structure of Benzyne is one of the most famous.
What do you do to work with and remember you dreams?
Find more creativity resources here.