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At our <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Foo_Camp">Sci Foo Camp</a> this past summer, <a href="http://radar.oreilly.com/jbruner">Jon Bruner</a>, <a href="http://radar.oreilly.com/jims">Jim Stogdill</a>, <a href="http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/2717">Roger Magoulas</a>, and I were joined by guests <a href="http://www.amandaparkes.com">Amanda Parkes</a>, a professor in the Department of Architecture at Columbia University, and CTO at algae biofuels company <a href="http://www.bodegaalgae.com/index.html">Bodega Algae</a> and fashion technology company <a href="http://skinteractivestudio.wordpress.com">Skinteractive Studio</a>; <a href="http://www.ivanpoupyrev.com">Ivan Poupyrev</a>, principle research scientist at Disney Research, who leads an interaction research team; and <a href="http://www.hayesraffle.com">Hayes Raffle</a>, an interaction designer at Google [X] working on Project Glass. Our discussion covered a wide range of topics, from scalable sensors to tactile design to synthetic biology to haptic design to why technology isn't a threat but rather is essential for human survival.

Here are some highlights from our discussion:
<ul>
<li>The <a href="http://www.disneyresearch.com/project/botanicus-interacticus-interactive-plant-technology/">Botanicus Interacticus</a> project from Disney research and the <a href="http://ipoupyrev.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/botanicus-interacticus-and-revel-at-siggraph-2012/">Touch&eacute; sensor technology</a>.</li>

<li>Poupyrev explains the concept behind the Touch&eacute; sensor is that we need to figure out how to make the entire world interactive, developing a single sensor that can be scalable to any situation &mdash; finding a universal solution that can adapt to multiple uses. That's what Touch&eacute; is, Poupyrev says: "a sensing technology that can dynamically adapt to multiple objects and can sense interaction with water, with everyday objects, with tables, with surfaces, the human body, plants, cats, birds, whatever you want." (2:50 mark)</li>

<li>The ultimate goals of Google Glass and Touché, Raffle says, are similar in that they're both trying to make computers disappear &mdash; Disney is putting the computation into the world so that it's indistinguishable from objects around us, Glass aims to bring technology closer to you so that it almost fades into the background when you're using it. (4:17 mark)</li>

<li>In a similar vein, Parkes is interested in bringing the interactivity of our surroundings &mdash; such as the overwhelming visual pollution in Times Square &mdash; back to a more natural, softer state &mdash; and is there any hope for the <a href="http://www.timessquarenyc.org/live-work/times-square-transformation/index.aspx#.UlLJFRY2_zI">Times Square redesign</a>? (5:56 mark)</li>

<li>Parkes' discussion of her work prompted a nod from Stogdill to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Nature-Constructal-Technology-Organization/dp/0385534612">Design in Nature</a>, by Adrian Bejan and J. Peder Zane.</li>

<li>We also discussed how the expansion in our experience of interfaces and interaction is enhancing our possibilities to be entertained as well as enhancing beauty, aesthetics and pleasure (9:15 mark); Poupyrev stressed as well that it's the technology that makes humans who we are &mdash; technology isn't a threat; it's the most important thing for human survival. (13:28 mark)</li>
</ul>

Additional points of note include a discussion of Google Glass in the wild (14:19 mark); biocouture (19:15 mark); Parkes' experiment feeding organic conductive ink to slime mold to see if it'll produce conductive circuit traces &mdash; can we can grow our own circuit boards? (17:50 mark). Also, research into haptic technology that creates tactile sensations in free air (23:58 mark)

Expanding our experience of interfaces and interaction

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Comedy superstar Ben Stiller (Zoolander, Tropic Thunder), who directs and stars in the upcoming The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, here narrates the classic James Thurber short story on which his film adaptation is based.

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This well-known and beloved tale has launched its famous protagonist into the cultural lexicon, warranting his inclusion in English-language dictionaries and countless anthologies. Stiller's imaginative performance as Mitty is the perfect re-introduction to the classic character and is a great preface to the upcoming film, for old fans and new listeners alike.

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Beautiful relaxing solo piano music. Evening Blues by Bill Whitfield. 
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Evening Blues

Hi guys. This is my 38-th GA piano cover. It was recorded and published on March 18, 2022 (youtube). Hope you'll like it :)

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Glass Animals Glass Animals - I Don't Wanna Talk, I Just Wanna Dance (unique piano cover by Cragezy)

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Sommerwärme - Summer Warmth

Your name engraved in my heart (Piano Cover)

#3165, Aug. 14, 2022: All are wearing matching garments with cherry blossom motifs (this title is from "An Introduction to Ukiyo-e, in English and Japanese") 
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Pixies - Where Is My Mind | Fight Club Theme | Piano Cover

Told in his own words, a very personal story from the star of many beloved and classic comedies, including Young Frankenstein, The Producers, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Gene Wilder was one of the great comic actors who defined the 1970s and 1980s in movies. From his work with Woody Allen, to the rich group of movies he made with Mel Brooks, to his partnership on screen with Richard Pryor, Wilder's performances are still discussed and celebrated today. KISS ME LIKE A STRANGER is an intimate glimpse of the man behind the image on the screen. In this book, Wilder talks about everything from his experiences in psychoanalysis to why he got into comedy—his first goal was to be a Shakespearean actor—to how a Midwestern childhood with a sick mother changed him. He writes about the creative process on stage and on screen, and divulges moments from life on the sets of some of the most iconic movies of our time. He also opens up about his search for love and his marriages, including his marriage to comedienne Gilda Radner. But the core of KISS ME LIKE A STRANGER is an actor's search for truth and a thoughtful analysis of why the choices he made—some of them so serendipitous they were practically accidental—changed the course of his life.


Kiss Me Like A Stranger written and read by Gene Wilder

We asked listeners which Radiolab stories are the most Valentine-y, and we got some great nominations. Here are the top contenders--we've got spooning bloodflukes, a photographer who falls for a leopard seal, a heartbreaking story about falling out of love, and by far the top pick...Finding Emilie from our Lost & Found Show. Enjoy, and hey...maybe sharing this with your sweetheart will earn you a little extra romance-cred?

Radiolab Valentine: Simon and Sarita

Jon Bruner and Mike Loukides talk about the classical music publishing industry and how it's being disrupted by projects like the Petrucci Music Library (http://imslp.org/) that make public-domain scores available online.

The future of classical music

Jim Stogdill, Edd Dumbill and Roger Magoulas have a conversation about in-memory databases and the impact on real time analysis. Leave questions and comments for us at http://radar.oreilly.com/2013/05/talking-about-in-memory.html

Talking about in-memory

Jon Bruner, Mike Loukides and Jim Stogdill from O'Reilly Radar muse on the return of software to the physical world.

Software and the physical world

Jon Bruner, Jim Stogdill, and Roger Magoulas talk about anthropology in big data, advances in JavaScript, searching for ancient civilizations, the importance of context, and good sites for checking the weather.

Related blog post: http://radar.oreilly.com/2013/06/radar-podcast-anthropology-big-data-and-the-importance-of-context.html

Anthropology, big data, and the importance of context

Jon Bruner, Jim Stogdill, and Roger Magoulas talk about what's been on their minds this week: the NSA's surveillance programs, what defense contractors will do with their technology as defense budgets dry up, and a Californian who isn't doing what you think he's doing with hydroponics.

For more on these topics, and links to the things we talked about, see http://radar.oreilly.com/2013/06/radar-podcast-the-internet-of-things-prism-and-defense-technology-that-goes-civilian.html.

The Internet of Things, PRISM, and defense technology that goes civilian

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