Art & Science of Serendipity

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STEAM--Ideas That Shape Our World

About STEAM--Ideas That Shape Our World

From infectious disease to evolutionary biology, virtual reality, the future of higher education and art at the cutting edge, get insights into a wide array of science and creative frontiers. Featured lectures are from the 2016 IdeaFestival® in Louisville.

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Nonsense - S1 E9

Despite our search for certainty and answers, we live in a world of ambiguity and unpredictability. Author Jamie Holmes explains that creative thinking and innovation rests with the ability to understand and navigate "not knowing" and uncertainty.

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Video Projection Mapping - S1 E10

Visual artist, filmmaker, and pioneer of video projection mapping, Ricardo Rivera integrates projection lighting and storytelling to create compelling experiences. He discusses and demonstrates his groundbreaking work using video projection art as a bridge between architecture, technology, and storytelling.

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The Art & Science of Serendipity - S1 E11

Many discoveries and inventions arise from the convergence of curiosity, accidents and unexpected outcomes. This is not luck but an emergent property of the creative and prepared mind. Science writer Pagan Kennedy explores the role of serendipity behind innovation, inventions and breakthrough thinking.

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Emily Dreyfuss: The Age of Disruption - S2 E1

Emily Dreyfuss, a senior writer at Wired, discusses how emerging technologies are profoundly influencing and disrupting business, culture, design, and science.

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Joe Geoghegan - Field Notes: The Untapped Power of Diversity in a Fractured World - S2 E2

In October 2016 Joe Geoghegan and his friend Noah quit their jobs and began an incredible adventure from Louisville to Antarctica. Traveling by his wits, Geoghegan has explored more than a dozen countries and met interesting people. He shares how this type of travel can help facilitate a better understanding among diverse people in an increasingly fractured world.

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Nonsense - S1 E9

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Art @ The Edge - S1 E8

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Does Doing Good Mean Doing Better? - S1 E7

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Alien Minds - S1 E6

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Future of Higher Education - S1 E5

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