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In this tour of the microscopic world, explorer and artist Ariel Waldman introduces the charismatic creatures lurking beneath Antarctica's massive ice sheet, the largest on earth. From "cuddly" water bears to geometric algae made of glass, Waldman shows how this seemingly barren landmass is actually a polar oasis of life — if we just know where to look.
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Beautiful thought
Thank you!
“It is quite remarkable, but people do not realize the extent of influence upon their lives. There is a general belief that people are the captain of their own ship, and yet when you visit their ship there is no captain to be found. There is no authority; there is no determination. The ambivalence and passivity that you see within people is evidence that they are not in charge of their affairs and have not taken responsibility for their lives or for their destiny.
The mental environment of people everywhere has been dominated by forces that are generated from beyond themselves to such an extent that they cannot even discern what is theirs and what is not theirs. In fact, there is very little original thinking within the human family at this time. This is both sad and tragic. It is sad because the human spirit is creative and wonderfully endowed. And it is tragic because this brings grave possibilities for humanity as it undergoes its emergence into the Greater Community.”
A quote from a book titled “Preparing for the Greater Community” available to be read in its entirety here – newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/preparing-for-the-greater-community
That’s kinda worrying too.
To the beautiful you that’s reading this.
You are smart and likable, stay happy and healthy during this pandemic.
I am from China. My dream is to reach 10k, I been struggling to get there.
I am like Chinese but live in India
‘India te kahi’ means I am indian
Excellent presentation proving microbes are truly amazing! Love to collaborate to do genomic sequencing with these microbes if you are open to such idea!
Thank you! Unfortunately, the ones I sampled weren’t using a fully sterile technique, so probably not good candidates for this.
You’d never think about these things normally. Nice video!
Thank you!
I know she works for TESTED, but how cool to is it to film her TED talk at the TESTED studios. Thanks Adam for letting that happen.
Indeed – huge thanks to Adam Savage and the Tested team!
Could be anything down there…
I love this! Please make a documentary! By the way you remind me of the woman in 50 shades… ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
“There’s more” – 2020
Her enthusiasm for those tiny creatures is so charming
This is way better than most TED talks, nowadays.. I really dig it without an audience that makes all of the presenters feel so self important. xD
“Some of the critters I found you may recognize” You have vastly overestimated my knowledge
Botox? Looks like her face is frozen in place, speaking of antártica
More scenes with her than of the critters living in ice! Narcissism!? Hmmm
Love the passion Ariel always shows when she talks about life forms.