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Onset of Civilization and Prospects for the Future II
October 12, 2005
Fred Spier anthropologist, University of Amsterdam
Jill Tarter radio astronomer, SETI Institute

Fred Speir and Jill Tarter examine the continuously unfolding story of cosmic evolution, the modern scientific story of who we are and whence we came.

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Museum of Science, Boston
Space and Beyond: US Policy, Space Security, and Arms Control
Joan Johnson-Freese
01:22:33
Joan Johnson-Freese, chair of the Department of National Security Strategy at the Naval War College, and Laura Grego, scientist for the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, discuss space security and the future of space relations in a panel moderated by leading political ana
Space Suit: The World's Smallest Spacecraft
Dava J. Newman
00:23:36
Dava Newman describes and demonstrates her innovative custom-fitted space suit, which combines science, engineering, and art, and gives astronauts greater mobility while conserving energy as they explore the surface of the moon or Mars.
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Jim Holt: The Puzzle of Existence
Jim Holt
00:28:00
Author and journalist Jim Holt discusses his forthcoming book on The Puzzle of Existence.
America: Debating Our Progress, Discussing Our Future
Walter Isaacson
00:45:36
Keen observers of the historical moment discuss how this may or may not be a pivotal moment in American culture. Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe and head of the Aspen Institute, leads the discussion.
The Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It
Robert Zimmerman
01:24:20
The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. It has transformed our understanding of the universe, about its age and evolution, the life cycle of stars, and the very existence of black holes.
The Future of Reading: Books Without Pages?
David Pogue
01:36:23
New York Times personal technology columnist David Pogue takes a look at how reading and books will be experienced in the future. Steve Haber of Sony, Neil Jones of Interead, and Mary Lou Jepsen, founder of Pixel Qi, showcase new technology.
Image of The Structure of Big History: From the Big Bang until Today
Author: Fred Spier
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press (1996)
Binding: Paperback, 120 pages
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