Physicist Geoffrey West has found that simple, mathematical laws govern the properties of cities -- that wealth, crime rate, walking speed and many other aspects of a city can be deduced from a single number: the city's population. In this mind-bending talk from TEDGlobal he shows how it works and how similar laws hold for organisms and corporations.
iPad storyteller Joe Sabia introduces us to Lothar Meggendorfer, who created a bold technology for storytelling: the pop-up book. Sabia shows how new technology has always helped us tell our own stories, from the walls of caves to his own onstage iPad.
Autism is a spectrum disorder which includes a large range of symptoms and behaviors. This video is part for Behavior Frontiers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training Program with an Autism Specialization. Available via web based training program or at seminars across the country.
This course has been designed for independent study. It provides everything you will need to understand the concepts covered in the course. The materials include: A complete set of Lecture Videos by Professor Gilbert Strang. Summary Notes for all videos along with suggested readings in Prof. Strang’s textbook Linear Algebra. Problem Solving Videos on every topic taught by an experienced MIT Recitation Instructor. Problem Sets to do on your own with Solutions to check your answers against when you’re done. A selection of Java® Demonstrations to illustrate key concepts. A full set of Exams with Solutions, including review material to help you prepare.
