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TEDtalks TEDtalks • When?
– Wed. February 27 at 11am
• Where?– In the library
• Who is it for?– Any one interested, want to learn about or listen to
artists, musicians, computer theorists or even yoyo champions!
Who’s Coming In?
Alastair ParvinAlastair Parvin
• Designer
• One of the core team members of wikihouse.cc a website that helps anyone who wants to design, download or print CNC milled houses or components.
Danny HillisDanny Hillis• Computer Theorist
• An inventor, engineer and entrepreneur.• Co founder of Applied Minds
– A company that provides technology and consults for many different industries
BLACKBLACK
• Yo-yo Champion
• Went from not knowing what to do with his life to a world champion.
• World champion for the yoyo and the arts performance division
Lesley PerkesLesley Perkes
• Public Arts Instigator
• CEO of the public arts management company
• Turns neglected places into interactive ones
Liu BolinLiu Bolin
• Artist
• A photographer that uses his photography to explore Chinese culture and speak out against the government.
• Photographs on display in New York galleries
Amanda PalmerAmanda Palmer
• Musician, Blogger
• A solo artist with several music videos, songs and albums.
• She has also been a part of a band and duo.
Larry LessigLarry Lessig• Legal Activist
• Argues for intellectual property and is trying to build better copy write practices.
• He has written books and created an organization meant for the influence of money on congress