November 19, 2009
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Visualization seems to be the theme of the week, so let’s finish it off with a 20-minute TED talk from one of the most influential data visualization specialists out there: Hans Rosling shows you the best stats you’ve ever seen … Continue reading
October 22, 2009
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What better way to close out Open Access Week than with a TED Talk by Brewster Kahle of the Internet Archive? Enjoy! A digital library, free to the world
October 8, 2009
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Last year I read a fascinating article in Wired about Jay Walker’s personal library. Click through for photos of his amazing collection, which seems to be specifically arranged for serendipitous inspiration. In this 7-minute show-and-tell for TED, you can see … Continue reading
October 1, 2009
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Continuing the theme of mobile interfaces, this 15-minute talk by Nokia researcher Jan Chipchase addresses the use of mobile devices in the developing world. Jan Chipchase on our mobile phones
September 24, 2009
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We use their services, we debate their expanding influence, Google is in the conversation. This 20-minute talk gives a little insight into the company: Sergey Brin and Larry Page on Google
September 17, 2009
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Tim Berners-Lee on the next Web Check out this 15-minute video. If you have any doubts about the viability of the Semantic Web, Sir Berners-Lee will happily convert you. Why should librarians care? Linked Data is the authority control of … Continue reading