Category Archives: Movie Monday
Movie Monday: Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food
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http://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_oliver.html
Comment: though he needs to check his facts on the life expectancy of the latest generation, he is an emotionally passionate speaker and hopefully his message reaches more who haven’t considered the ideas he discusses. The way we have things setup now for children is truly atrocious. Let me know what you think in the [...]
Movie Monday: The absurdity of homeopathy
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This week’s movie Monday includes 2 entertaining videos: the first informative and logical, the second is, well, perhaps indescribable. Why anyone with an ounce of intelligence would believe in homeopathy is beyond me, especially even with a sizable body of scientific literature showing its failure in controlled settings. But, fallible human tendencies sometimes prevail. Enjoy the laughs.
James Randi Lecture [...]
Movie Monday: CNN Interview with Dan Buettner and Aubrey de Grey
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“CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta and world-renowned anti-aging experts discussed practical steps for living longer, and cutting-edge research that could dramatically extend human lives.” (11.30.09)
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/30/live.longer.webcast/index.html
Length: 35:38
*I have read Buettner’s book “The Blue Zones” and found it interesting, but it should be noted that many of the recommendations to improve health and facilitate healthy [...]
Movie Monday: Carolyn Steel: How food shapes our cities (TED)
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On various Mondays, I will post a nutrition related video intended to provide a thought stimulating perspective on a topic.
The first is by Carolyn Steel entitled: “How food shapes our cities”:
“Every day, in a city the size of London, 30 million meals are served. But where does all the food come from? Architect Carolyn Steel [...]
