Moral Error Theory and Moral Scepticism
Is moral thought embroiled in some kind of error? And is the error attributable to moral thought as such or to those who interpret it as erroneous? Hallvard Lillehammer is senior lecturer and Sidgwick Lecturer in Philosophy at Cambridge University. Bart Streumer is lecturer in philosophy at the University of Reading.
The Lure of Authority: Motivation and Incentive Effects of Power
Authority and power permeate political, social, and economic life - yet there is limited empirical knowledge about the motivational origins and consequences of authority. Based on an experimental approach, Ernst Fehr's lecture will explore the psychological consequences of authority for important economic interactions. He will document the human desire to exercise authority, the motivation-enhancing effect of possessing authority and the detrimental motivational effects of a lack of authority. E
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A Interview with Professor Carl May, Head of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences
A Interview with Professor Carl May, Head of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences - Trevor Kettle
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Quicker 'n a Wink (1940)
As the 83rd Academy Awards approaches, let's celebrate MIT's own Oscar-winner Harold "Doc" Edgerton. In addition to his scientific and engineering skills, Edgerton won Hollywood acclaim when he demonstrated his strobe photography in the short film, Quicker 'n a Wink. Here's an excerpt from the 1940 film, which won an Academy Award for Best One-Reel Short. View Quicker 'n a Wink in its entirety at the Author(s):
Diversity on the World Stage
February 17, 7–9 pm
Media Lab Complex on the MIT Campus
Building E14, 6th floor
75 Amherst St, Cambridge
We’ll explore the competition among a handful of sovereign powers, the exploitation of peoples and global resources, the relevance of economic power, and the efficacy of international institutions created to mitigate conflicts. As we struggle to define a universal set of rights and modes of conduct, diverse peoples of the world take their cues from current global int
BLOSSOMS - Using DNA to Identify People
This lesson focuses on the molecular biology technique of DNA fingerprinting: what it is, how it works, and how the data from these experiments are used for paternity testing and forensics?
BLOSSOMS - Discovering Genes Associated with Diseases and Traits in Dogs
In this video module, students learn how scientists use genetic information from dogs to find out which gene (out of all 20,000 dog genes) is associated with any specific trait or disease of interest.
Rt. Hon. David Miliband MP - Compton Lecture Series
“The War in Afghanistan: How to End It”
Wednesday,
March 10, 2010, 3:30pm
David Miliband (b. 1965) is the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, in which post he served from June 2007 to October 2010.
A Devotion to New Ideas - Bill Gross (eSolar & Idealab)
Bill Gross thrives on turning innovative ideas into pioneering companies. He serves as founder and CEO of Idealab, which started over 75 companies since 1996. In this stimulating lecture, he shares how Idealab continues to bring incredible ideas to market, and his personal insights on starting and running successful organizations. Gross also describes the work of eSolar, a spin-off company of Idealab that works to make solar energy cost-competitive in the global marketplace.
Episode 131: What seems to be the antimatter?: Where experimental particle physics meets cloud compu Physicist Associate Professor Martin Sevior and software engineer Tom Highfield explain how commercial cloud computing can be enlisted in the service of answering questions about the origins of the universe. With science host Shane Huntington. Episode 15 Troovi: Student Photo sharing made Easy Troovi.com Screencast from Robert Freudenreich on Vimeo. Just imagine you have been on a school excursion and have about 60 cameras to upload photos from so that you use the images to reflect upon what you have learnt. This would normally be both a The University of Memphis minute for February 25, 2011. The University of Memphis Back on Track. Score Study and Conducting From Bilborough to Pretoria Alumni Laureate Awards 2010: Paddy Tipping Alumni Laureate Awards 2010: Dato'SriNajib
Artist Ben Cook tells us about his new 'Littoral Drifter' exhibition at the Hatton Gallery, an alternative examination of coastal landscapes as seen through surf culture. Keeper of Social History, Kylea Little, takes a fascinating look at the Punch and Judy dolls in our collections. And we hear the story of Newcastle's bloody siege during the English civil war, the subject of the new 'Siege and Storm' exhibition at the Discovery Museum.
The University of Memphis minute for February 25, 2011.
It is never too late to complete your college degree.
The Corigliano Quartet works directly with Dickinson College students, providing real life experience in conducting a performance of a Bach chorale.
Since 2004, PGCE graduates from the School of Education have been travelling to townships on the outskirts of Pretoria, South Africa, to participate in school development projects.
In 2010, prior to going out to South Africa the PGCE cohort worked in partnership with the university's Academy Project Unit to develop and support a year 6 South African themed transition project at NUSA.
As part of MayFest, the University's open weekend for alumni and friends on 7th and 8th May, you can also book to attend the Alumni Laureate Awards Dinner. Here is Paddy Tipping receiving his award last year.
As part of MayFest, the University's open weekend for alumni and friends on 7th and 8th May, you can also book to attend the Alumni Laureate Awards Dinner. Here is The High Commissioner of Malaysia collecting the award on behalf of Dato'SriNajib last year.
