Friday, October 31, 2014

TED Talks

One of the most fascinating Internet podcasts that I have run into is, ’TED Talks.’
The format isn’t fancy: ’TED Talks’ shows just one person talking for about 10 to 15 minutes, while standing alone on stage (perhaps with a minimal slide show) in front of an audience.
However, the subject matter is on a concept that might change the world, or as they state, ‘to stir your curiosity,’
The main attraction is simply that the talking is being done by many of the world’s brightest ’thinkers and doers' — in such fields as technology, psychology, sociology and literature.
My advice is to check out ’TED Talks’ on your computer, or better yet, get the App on your choice of platforms (I prefer the ‘video’ version, but please get the ‘audio’ if you listen while driving or walking).
It’s for those of us with eclectic interests.
And, be ready to be impressed!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

My Favourite Podcasts

We may now be known by the podcasts we download!
I am a proud ‘news junkie,’ and I enjoy learning about all aspects of computers. (But don’t get me started on the terrible waste of time and resources on video / computer games!)
My downloaded podcasts reflect my tastes, and I really enjoy my daily walks while listening to good discussions on a headset on topics political and digital.
Here are a few that I proudly share:
— ‘Click:' BBC World audio, (Although there is a totally autonomous video version.) Tuesdays.