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Brian Greene is a professor of math and physics at Columbia University who is a leading researcher in superstring theory. In his talk, he discusses how many aspects of the universe can be measured but not explained. Superstring theory proposes that there are even smaller filaments of energy called strings that vibrate in different patterns to cause the different particles in the universe and explain what the universe is made of at the most fundamental level. Superstring theory could explain gravity and other fundamental forces by proposing that these strings exist in additional dimensions beyond the three that we can observe.
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- 1. BRIAN GREENE Professor of math and physics at Columbia University and one of the most well know researchers and advocators of Superstring theory.
- 2. MAKING SENSE OF STRING THEORY In his talk, he discusses the fact that so many aspects of what makes the universe work the way it does can be measured, yet not explained. Brian is trying to bring to bring to light a unified theory of everything that explains not only what the universe is doing, but what exactly the universe, or possibly multiple universes, is made of at the lowest level, and what causes things to exist and function essentially.
- 3. GRAVITY A strong force in nature. Discovered, measurable, yet the EXACT cause is still unknown.
- 4. Generations of scientists have gone over and even discovered formulas and theorems regarding how the universe behaves, yet none have come up with the answer to the big question: WHY?
- 5. AS BRIAN MENTIONED. EVEN EINSTEIN WAS STUMPED.
- 6. This is where superstring theory comes in. There could be much more to what makes up the universe than scientists have discovered.
- 7. From the discovery of the Atom, scientists have progressed as far as discovering what is seemingly thus far the smallest bits of energy in existence know as Quarks. Superstring theory is the idea that there are even smaller filaments of energy within those particles vibrating in various patterns causing the different particles in the universe to exist and behave the way they do.
- 8. WHY CANT WE SEE THE FILAMENTS OR STRINGS OF ENERGY? POSSIBLY BECAUSE THEY EXIST IN A DIMENSION OUTSIDE OF THE ONE WE SEE AND MOVE AROUND IN.
- 9. hese vibrating bits of energy could very well exist in multiple intertwined mensions as well. There are several dimensional theories that can come int ay when discussing superstring theory. Imagine the possibilities that such a scovery could bring about.
- 10. OUR VERY EXISTANCE COULD BE BASED ON VIBRATIONS.
- 11. DYNAMISIM: 4/5 Brian did a good job getting the attention of the audience by first giving a little history that ties into his presentation in a very knowledgeable way. Mr. Greene had good imagery that went well with his dialog to keep the audience engaged, and did include some jokes for the audience, but they were not very frequent, and he was doing more hand gesturing and speaking than slide presenting, therefore I would say his presentation is most similar to Nancy Duartes style. A GREAT SPEAKER, BUT A LITTLE MORE COMEDY WOULD HELP IMPROVE HIS DYNAMISIM.
- 12. WHAT I LEARNED Having historical examples that t presentation helps with the audi understanding where you are lea Speaking enthusiastically is also a big factor in a good presentation. Visuals and proper dialog to accompany them is also important.
- 13. TO COMPARE AND SIR KEN ROBINSON AND BRIAN GREENE. Both men were However, Brian very well spoken, did not use the had good visuals, standpoint of knew their topic comedy the way thoroughly, and Mr. Robinson did kept the audience and I feel that engaged. this made Mr. Robinson a more captivating speaker.
- 14. TIPS: Know your topic and you Use Humor to engage will be more the audience. comfortable. Also, you will convey your ideas better. Use hand gestures and avoid reading Use strong visual imagery your speech during that ties into your the presentation. presentation.