Louie Schwartzberg: Hidden miracles of
the natural world
Rating: ****
This TED talk is absolutely one of
the most interesting to watch. Louie Schwartzberg talks about "seeing the
invisible." What this means is to use technology such as time lapse,
high-speed cameras, and powerful microscopes to study amazing things we cannot
see with the naked eye. He talks about things that move too slowly for us to
see, such as the growth of a mushroom, or the movement of the clouds. He talks
about motions that are too quick to be seen without a high-speed camera, for
example, the flight of an owl or a dragonfly. Lastly, he talks about miniature
creatures and elements of our world that cannot be seen without a very powerful
microscope, such as mites or specific parts of some insects.
The talk is very informative and
interesting, and very enjoyable as well. Schwartzberg doesn't simply give
information, he presents it. The topic is also very relevant. Although the
images and videos are all absolutely stunning, there is a reason that they are
being studied, as Schwartzberg explains in his video. The study of tiny
particles lets us delve deeper in nanotechnology so that we may create better
ways of fixing minute problems. The study of a dragonfly's wings lets us make
better, more efficient flying machines. I suggest watching the video, if not
for the fascinating technology, then for the stunning footage.
"Hidden Miracles of the Natural World." Louie Schwartzberg:. N.p., n.d.
Web. 31 May 2014.
https://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_hidden_miracles_of_the_natural_world
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