TEDxVictoria - Pursuit of Knowledge
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Be prepared to see Jeff Hopkins talk about radical education; Garry Gray speak about research ethics; Colin Goldblatt talk about life on exoplanets (yes, exoplanets). Cameron McCrodan will bring us a neuro-optometrist's view on vision problems; Bianca Bodley will discuss her nature-built structures. Ashli Akins will weave us a tale about textile revitalization in the Peruvian Quechua communities. Asha de Vos will strut her TED Senior Fellow knowledge on blue whales. Singer Adam Kittredge will share his new project from Jets Overhead. The Cause & Effect Juggling Troupe will shock us with their blend of acrobatics and juggling. TED Fellow Camille Seaman will wow us with her extreme weather photography; David Lang will demonstrate the science behind underwater robots (you heard right). Melanie Chang will expose the truth about neanderthals; Elizabeth Brimacombe will stun us with the perceived credibility of eyewitnesses accounts. Eric Jordan will tell us why we should all play more video games; Lauryn Oates will lead us into girls’ education in Afghanistan; Ann Makosinski will reveal how she became the human-powered flashlight. Vicki Kleu and Austin Sawyer will focus on new technology for cleaning oil spills and Victoria spoken-word performer Jeremy Loveday will give a talk on the international attention he has received for his work on gender issues.
| Cost: |
Adult: $89 Child: $89 Senior: $89 Student: $89 At the Door: $89 |
Category: |
Arts | Entertainment Talks | Lectures |
| Location: |
McPherson Playhouse
#3 Centennial Square, Victoria |
This event is for Everyone | |
| More Info: |
Ari Hershberg [email protected] 250 686-6821 Event Website |
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