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The Internet Could Crash. We Need a Plan B
April 28, 2013
In the 1970s and 1980s, a generous spirit suffused the Internet, whose users were few and far between. But today, the net is ubiquitous, connecting billions of people, machines and essential pieces of infrastructure -- leaving us vulnerable to cyber-attack or meltdown. Internet pioneer Danny Hillis argues that the Internet wasn't designed for this kind of scale, and sounds a clarion call for us to develop a Plan B: a parallel system to fall back on if -- or when -- the Internet crashes.
April 28, 2013
In the 1970s and 1980s, a generous spirit suffused the Internet, whose users were few and far between. But today, the net is ubiquitous, connecting billions of people, machines and essential pieces of infrastructure -- leaving us vulnerable to cyber-attack or meltdown. Internet pioneer Danny Hillis argues that the Internet wasn't designed for this kind of scale, and sounds a clarion call for us to develop a Plan B: a parallel system to fall back on if -- or when -- the Internet crashes.
We Need Better Drugs — Now
April 28, 2013
Today we know the molecular cause of 4,000 diseases, but treatments are available for only 250 of them. So what’s taking so long? Geneticist and physician Francis Collins explains why systematic drug discovery is imperative, even for rare and complex diseases, and offers a few solutions -- like teaching old drugs new tricks.
April 28, 2013
Today we know the molecular cause of 4,000 diseases, but treatments are available for only 250 of them. So what’s taking so long? Geneticist and physician Francis Collins explains why systematic drug discovery is imperative, even for rare and complex diseases, and offers a few solutions -- like teaching old drugs new tricks.
Virtual Choir Live
April 28, 2013
Composer and conductor Eric Whitacre has inspired millions by bringing together "virtual choirs," singers from many countries spliced together on video. Now, for the first time ever, he creates the experience in real time, as 32 singers from around the world Skype in to join an onstage choir (assembled from three local colleges) for an epic performance of Whitacre's "Cloudburst," based on a poem by Octavio Paz.
April 28, 2013
Composer and conductor Eric Whitacre has inspired millions by bringing together "virtual choirs," singers from many countries spliced together on video. Now, for the first time ever, he creates the experience in real time, as 32 singers from around the world Skype in to join an onstage choir (assembled from three local colleges) for an epic performance of Whitacre's "Cloudburst," based on a poem by Octavio Paz.
Why People Believe Weird Things
April 28, 2013
Why do people see the Virgin Mary on a cheese sandwich or hear demonic lyrics in "Stairway to Heaven"? Using video and music, skeptic Michael Shermer shows how we convince ourselves to believe -- and overlook the facts.
April 28, 2013
Why do people see the Virgin Mary on a cheese sandwich or hear demonic lyrics in "Stairway to Heaven"? Using video and music, skeptic Michael Shermer shows how we convince ourselves to believe -- and overlook the facts.
The Art of Asking
April 27, 2013
Don't make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer: Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), she examines the new relationship between artist and fan.
April 27, 2013
Don't make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer: Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), she examines the new relationship between artist and fan.
Susskind Promotes Online Dispute Resolution
April 27, 2013
Professor Richard Susskind, the Lord Chief Justice’s IT adviser, has attacked the Civil Justice Council for “failing to even look into” the potential of online dispute resolution schemes. Speaking at the Westminster Legal Policy Forum this morning, Susskind said while many judges were outstanding, they were let down by “antediluvian” court processes. “We have to think whether, when dealing with disputes, we need to physically converge in courts,” he said. “We should at least...
April 27, 2013
Professor Richard Susskind, the Lord Chief Justice’s IT adviser, has attacked the Civil Justice Council for “failing to even look into” the potential of online dispute resolution schemes. Speaking at the Westminster Legal Policy Forum this morning, Susskind said while many judges were outstanding, they were let down by “antediluvian” court processes. “We have to think whether, when dealing with disputes, we need to physically converge in courts,” he said. “We should at least...
Google Now Includes Severe Weather Warnings & Public Alerts
April 27, 2013
For the first time in a very long time, the National Weather Service issued several severe weather alerts for Oklahoma City....
April 27, 2013
For the first time in a very long time, the National Weather Service issued several severe weather alerts for Oklahoma City....
LexisNexis Adds Customization Tools to CounselLink
April 27, 2013
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a provider of legal content and technology to lawyers and law firms, added customization...
April 27, 2013
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a provider of legal content and technology to lawyers and law firms, added customization...
Finding Bad Jurors
April 27, 2013
For the novice and veteran alike, voir dire makes lawyers more nervous than any other part of trial. The dwindling number of cases going to trial means fewer opportunities to participate in seating a jury. Many lawyers do not know how to expose a potential juror’s bias. Others are just plain afraid to talk to people. Yet skillful, confident jury selection can mean the difference between winning and losing. Surveys of jurors show that not only do many form lasting opinions about the case during...
April 27, 2013
For the novice and veteran alike, voir dire makes lawyers more nervous than any other part of trial. The dwindling number of cases going to trial means fewer opportunities to participate in seating a jury. Many lawyers do not know how to expose a potential juror’s bias. Others are just plain afraid to talk to people. Yet skillful, confident jury selection can mean the difference between winning and losing. Surveys of jurors show that not only do many form lasting opinions about the case during...
How Chapter 11 Saved the US Economy
April 27, 2013
It's no surprise that Harvard Business School professor Stuart C. Gilson gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up to the recently announced $11 billion US Airways/American Airlines merger. The deal, which came after American's parent company, AMR Corporation, declared bankruptcy in November 2011, will allow the airline to work with the court to restructure and unload a significant amount of its debt, giving an iconic company "a second bite of the apple," says Gilson. An unabashed advocate of Chapter 11 and debt...
April 27, 2013
It's no surprise that Harvard Business School professor Stuart C. Gilson gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up to the recently announced $11 billion US Airways/American Airlines merger. The deal, which came after American's parent company, AMR Corporation, declared bankruptcy in November 2011, will allow the airline to work with the court to restructure and unload a significant amount of its debt, giving an iconic company "a second bite of the apple," says Gilson. An unabashed advocate of Chapter 11 and debt...
