THE THOUGHT TOOLS TIMPANI NEWSLETTER . AUGUST 2020
Two Poems
and
tied this month for first place in the intergenerational
Thought Tools Timpani Poetry Competition.
Thought Tools Timpani Poetry Competition.
by
2012
An eloquent defense of political change
built on non-violence,
intense commitment, persistence, patience, and religious faith.
Three Movies
Lo and Behold; Reveries of the Connected World
2016
Directed by Werner Herzog.
A highly creative and subjective documentary about the effect of computers, AI, and the internet on human experience.
Available through Netflix.
Directed by Werner Herzog.
A highly creative and subjective documentary about the effect of computers, AI, and the internet on human experience.
Available through Netflix.
Concussion
2013
Starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin.
Based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who uncovered the link between concussions and brain disorders experienced by football players.
Starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin.
Based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who uncovered the link between concussions and brain disorders experienced by football players.
Available through Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Sir, No Sir
2005
Written and directed by David Zeiger.
A documentary about US soldiers opposing the war in Vietnam. An
important part of history that was largely unknown to most of us who
lived through that period.
Available through Amazon Prime Video.
A Young Man In the News
A 17 year old straight-A student in Oakland produces science kits to lure youngsters into science.
The kits:
https://www.kitscubed.com/store
Maybe you would like to buy one for a child you know?
Maybe you would like to buy one for a child you know?
The young man:
https://www.ktvu.com/news/oakland-teen-launches-non-profit-wants-science-kits-in-hands-of-all-kids-in-his-city
- Fox News, 8/18/2020
Sustainable living, fun, and science
stirred up together
in the backyard.
Solar cookers have a strong presence on the internet. They help fight climate change, and are useful for studying science. They can be used during the day under a clear sky in emergencies, and in places where fuel is expensive. It's easy to buy a solar cooker online, or you can build your own in the backyard from readily available materials. Sophisticated solar ovens produce temperatures over 400F. The simple solar cookers heat food at lower temperatures over longer time periods. Whether approached primarily for culinary adventure, scientific inquiry, sustainability, or fun, solar cooking can liven up family life during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Reaching Experts Made Easy
Covid-19
If
you are looking for an easy way to learn about Covid-19, you might be interested in a series of lively YouTube videos by pulmonologist Matt Hansen.
Other Topics
For $15
per month, billed annually, MasterClass offers access to 85 experts in thousands
of online lessons. The instructors include Jane Goodall and
Margaret Atwood. Before signing up, browse the list of offerings to see whether
the topics that are best covered match your interests.
Covid-19: What's Up?
Antigen test kits are quick and inexpensive but less accurate than the lab-based alternatives.
The disagreeable choice persists between increasing the number of tests or maintaining accuracy.
- The Boston Globe, 8/22/2020
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