July 6th, 2011 
Michael
MP3: www.symphonyofscience.com My own musical tribute to two great men of science. Carl Sagan and his cosmologist companion Stephen Hawking present A Glorious Dawn – Cosmos remixed. Almost all samples and footage taken from Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and Stephen Hawking’s Universe series. RIP Dr. Sagan, you will be missed!! This song is now out on 7″ vinyl through Jack White and friends at Third Man Records! Check it out here: store.thirdmanrecords.com And is now available on iTunes as well (Search for A Glorious Dawn) Please, click HQ to watch in better quality. Go here for another scientist remix: www.youtube.com And my website for more original music: www.colorpulsemusic.com Enjoy!! -John boswelj3@gmail.com Lyrics: [Sagan] If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch You must first invent the universe Space is filled with a network of wormholes You might emerge somewhere else in space Some when-else in time The sky calls to us If we do not destroy ourselves We will one day venture to the stars A still more glorious dawn awaits Not a sunrise, but a galaxy rise A morning filled with 400 billion suns The rising of the milky way The Cosmos is full beyond measure of elegant truths Of exquisite interrelationships Of the awesome machinery of nature I believe our future depends powerfully On how well we understand this cosmos In which we float like a mote of dust In the morning sky But the brain does much more than just recollect It inter-compares, it synthesizes, it analyzes it …
This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin award. For more information on Sir Ken’s work visit: www.sirkenrobinson.com
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@overusedoxymoron2003 Wish you luck with inventing the universe and such.
I believe on his birthday I will bake an apple pie from scratch
The Music ORBservatory of Carl Sagan!!! : D
@superstrok99 Now that’s FUNNY! LOL
@Undjorsk in fact it makes him a greater man
Boo!
@Undjorsk he believed plenty that isn’t based on fact or observable evidence. Believing in God requires as much faith as believing there is none. although it is worth noting that believing that existence created itself out of nothing has zero basis in fact or observable science, yet there are plenty of scientists with supernatural faith in that nonsense. But I do admire their faith.
Im about to bake raps from scratch like Carl Sagan.
@theflamingscorcher Refusal to accept pseudoscience or not believing in something that isn’t based in fact (or at least, isn’t supported by any sort of observable evidence, such as religion) does not make him any less of a great man.
@NorthForkFisherman
he was more of a player to be honest
but if you want to get in his pants, you must first invent the universe
Ah, listening to those over and over is so win. Carl Sagan, I hope that there turns out to be an after life and you’re enjoying yourself learning about the mysteries of the universe.
604 People are creationists.
he should have believed in god but now its to late
@thatamazinggeek
400 billion views to be precise
I love the look of unadulterated, excited wonderment that occasionally populates Carl Sagan’s face
I went to see The Flaming Lips at Jodrell Bank observatory, and this song was played before they came on, it was amazing!
I am sure he hoped that he would experience to travel out in space but time changed that for him, and I think many of us hope to experience this too,
@manifestnonsense Yea I miss him too. People still read horoscopes and try to connect with the universe with it LOL
@NorthForkFisherman Very nicely quoted, ah I feel at home on this video.
Shit nigga I cried
They need to make a film about Carl Sagan. I could imagine Hugo Weaving doing the role. He even has the right voice…
@ElektroniqHD Classy conclusion:) And yes, it is a psychological dependence, as the majority of abused drugs. And saying smelling flowers can be as addictive as marijuana usage-with creates an imbalance of chemicals after euphoria, decreasing satisfaction in other, previously satisfying activities thus increasing need for physical satisfaction(addiction)- is absurd. Thus physical dependency exists as well, characterized by chemical inbalances and fluctuation in ones nervous system. Wabam, Baked!
@jkeg39 Wrong. You’re describing a psychological dependence, which is not considered addiction. There is no physical addiction associated with the cannabinoids present in Marijuana, such as THC, CBD, and CBN. If you think of addiction in the way you’re describing it, anything can be addictive, maybe smelling flowers, playing hopscotch, or even eating ice cream. Bam, roasted.
this should have billions and billions of views
It’s a really cool way to celebrate such a great human being.
The musical work is also very interesting and I thank you for the fun and the hope everyone can share through it.
@rh001YT There is nothing “normal” about the degradation those children suffer, nor is it “natural” for adults to leave their children unprotected. The first Montessori school was located in the slums, serving abandoned street children. And you are right, when given the opportunity- they ONLY WANT to do better. They are eager to work and learn. THAT is the true nature of children. I have also worked with inner city children. Intelligence is not rare. Our children deserve better from us.
@rh001YT The largest school in the world is a Montessori school in India, serving 34,000 students. And Asia long ago embraced innovation that began in American, that we have foolishly abandoned. That is why they R now beating us at our own game. When we wouldn’t listen to W. Edward Deming, he went to Japan and revolutionized their industries (by taking away the top down coercive reward and punishment system of management). The same principles apply to schools and learning.
@florydory As I am quite aquainted with the rescue of street kids in India, I can attest to the fact that the few lucky enough to be rescued by a charity live a very regimented life & either attend traditional schools or are given vocational training – in either case they do well. They do well because they are weaned from their natural decadence, and are still poor, so they can’t waste time or money on nonsense. Having known deprivation, they only want affluence, and pay attention.
@florydory I did say a bit of a nut, not completely nuts. Look at germany today – a vibrant economy, still cranking out techno marvels, like the new BMWs that get 60mpg. & as I have pointed out repeatedly, the “old” system works wonderfully well in Asia. So my preferences are not just mine, but Germany”s and Asia’s, & a lot in the West, so that’s a lot of people. The prob in the US is the parents and pupils, and educational bureacracy rife with politics, and the generally decadent culture.
Now here is a radical and possibly rash Idea. What if, everyone who saw this video sent this to their local school district officials. If we can get videos such as these to higher ups in the business, imagine what good can be done. That is why I am writing this; to get schools to think less production line, and more habitat for learning. Send this to anyone you know and your local district and start a revolution! I usually don’t say this, but thumbs up.. I have already sent mine. Your Turn.
I think what would solve this problem in education is the lack of options with government funded education. The has to be different ways of teaching besides a teacher up front in the classroom saying how to do things. There’s the trial and error way. Unfortunately, it can be unpredictable and may take a long time to get to a solution. By having options it can consume more resources than we currently use for public education.
You say that I’m a bit of a nut, but you hang out at youtube to oppose material presented in a lecture& offer only your personal preferences as an educational pedagogy. You support a continuance of traditional “factory” schooling, which has its roots in the Prussian system of education, and work 2 stall progress that is long overdue. In the meantime the US has slipped to 25th of 30 in international PISA math rankings, and our high school completion rate is abysmal. I am not the nut.
@florydory Yeah, like I “cause” it to happen. I do think you a bit of a nut. Come on now. What’s the point of teaching maths & science if you also think things change according to beliefs, or that children are angels, when from observation we know they are not. I would not want my child to be “angelized” – I prefer a bit of spunk. Yeah, “happy”, like there’s a formula for that. See normal children in natural environments here: (put this in youtube search) watch?v=v97SkE5UFWw, then “Zero”
@rh001YT These things will continue 2 be true for u because you BELIEVE it & CAUSE it 2 happen. I have taught classes of 30+, ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old, and U could often hear a pin drop because the children enjoyed peace & quiet. I was humbled by their generosity, kindness, intellectual discipline, creativity. Adults came 2 our room 2 get a rest from their hectic lives. Again, we introduce geometry algebramath trig in preschool, so math is no problem. R students grow 2 B responsible & happy.
@florydory Well, you’ll have to pardon me if I gag on the gilded phrasology. Some of that sounds good for K-4, but K-12 is the time when (ie in math) more than a thousand years of thinking has to be learned in a few, which is not possible w/ any kind of “self-discovery”. & there is nothing gilded in a child – they are wild animals. “Lord of the Flies” depicts the true nature of children, & that exact behavior is seen among the slum dogs of India & elsewhere. The parents & children are corrupt.
hmm at the beginning you talk about Chnging the Education system and about the things that limits peoples capacity and then you make a commercial for an iphone.
@rh+ The motivator 4 action in our schools is the LOVE of FREEDOM. Our students work 2 gain self discipline. The more responsibly they behave-the less interference from adults. Power struggles disappear & students exceed our/their wildest expectations. Our lessons R like puzzles-if not done correctly the pieces don’t fit -difficulty increases incrementally. Students learn thru testing their ideas, creative effort & discovery. Result:respect 4 experience, independence, character, self discipline
Damn, that was the most entertaining thing I’ve seen on here, and this is a site where you can see guys pile driving each other off a roof.
@florydory Here in Los Angeles the LA Unified School District is falling apart due to ineptitude & parent outrage, & now there are many charter schools & company run schools, mostly for K-9. This change is still fresh so results are not yet known. While the hierarchical control of the LSUSD has been broken, it’s not the general idea that the old paradign must be thrown out, but that w/ more sensible people in charge it may be possible to reform the students. Bad teachers being tossed out too.
you could say this about almost anything – not just schools – the whole world needs new rules for the new age
“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.”
and truth is what i find this to be
khan academy is the future
The Montessori model has always included multi-aged groupings and a 3 hour uninterrupted work period. Students choose their own lessons and learn to manage their own time. This also means they don’t have to wait for everyone else before moving on, AND can get extra practice if they need longer to master a concept. Students have access to all educational supplies, may work together or alone, and independence, responsibility, communication, creativity, initiative,and concentration are reinforced.
@rh001YT Actually, there are currently about 280 public Montessori schools, and many Montessori charter schools. Google: George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy Wikipedia. The East Dallas Community Schools include both charter and private campuses.
@snosberry66 Hi, thanks for the comment. I have said much earlier that children should be taught according to ability, not age, but for socialization reasons a kid should probably not be advanced more that one grade. Benchmarks work for the strivers and talented, as they are selecting for those who are moving along at a competitive clip. Children who learn too slowly should be directed into vocational training as that will usually help them towards attaining some prosperity. google: mitticool
@florydory Thanks for the referral, I’ll take a look at it. Obviously we both see that something needs fixing but dive into the prob at diff ends of the pool. I note that your bent requires private schools, so then voucher system. Now if it is the case that you think endeavors like Montessori & Westwood should be state run, then I say you’re mad. I find the current style of most schools acceptable, but the prob is that they are run by the state, which is corrupt. So I favor voucher system.
@snosberry66 Whoa! Hey, sorry if I struck a nerve. I realize that the schools have to deal with what they’ve got. I just think that if you want students to pay attention to the lessons do something that they will pay attention to. My history teacher in high school would make jokes and acted out scenes that happened during a war. He looked REALLY silly, but how much you wanna bet we all passed those tests. One day I would like to do something to make education fun, I really would.
Parents will never agree to this paradigm because test and reward seems logical to them. They also believe that cramming children’s brains with crap from an early age will create smarter kids. The system is not designed to deal with with people on an individual level and frankly I don’t know how one could do that. Plus, the world would not work if everyone was enlightened. The world needs sausages. Those with an unique bent will rise above. It would be nice to give them an easier time of it.
For examples of how changing educational paradigms can work in inner city schools, Google: East Dallas Community Schools.
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@towely08 KR is ambiguous because SO MANY are SO ENTRENCHED in a BLAME, REWARD and PUNISHMENT ideology that even when presented clear evidence of negative effects on development, they deny that anything else can work. Because so few have seen it, many don’t realize that children can be more self disciplined, kind, intelligent, organized, creative than they imagined possible. So he is working on that paradigm first.
KR supports the Montessori model. Google: Steven Hughes The Future of Education
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