02/05/2010
Innovation: the mysterious realm of nanotechnology, where the invisibly small opens up an entirely different world.
Innovation
One of America鈥檚 most prominent Nano scientists, Harvard Professor George Whitesides, explains how he believes nanotechnology could be about to revolutionize the world as we know it, eminent Marxist geographer David Harvey argues that capitalism is the primary driving force behind innovation. Award winning Indian author Radhika Jha weighs the options for one poor Indian village- trapped between tradition and the desire to leapfrog out of poverty.
Capital driving innovation in the world of the nano cow by Emily Kasriel.
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Professor George Whitesides
Nanotechnology could be about to revolutionize the world
Duration: 18:09
60 Second Idea to Change the World
Our obsession with perfection
Duration: 04:39
David Harvey
Capitalism is the primary driving force
Duration: 12:25
Radhika Jha
Pros and cons of technological change
Duration: 13:29
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- Sun 2 May 2010 08:05GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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