I just read the interview between Arianna Huffington and Bill Gates from the Ted conference. In it, Gates lets drop some of the websites that he references.
I was very pleased to see him mentioning watching lectures from The Teaching Company at www.teach12.com. Some of my favorite lectures have been from the Teaching Company and I had no idea that you could get them in DVD format and watch them. One of my favorite lecture series from them was about the making of the New Testament!
Gates, on the other hand, was touting a lecture series on Modern Economic Issues, by Robert Whaples.
If you haven't experienced them, these lectures are given by wonderful University professors. People who are steeped in their knowledge, and so passionate, so erudidite that it's a joy to listen to them. Next time you need to take a break, check them out. They're not cheap, but you can swap 'em with friends, and I bet you can get them at the library as well.
it is my first time to hear about The Teaching Company. It seems a good site, i'll check on it later.
Posted by: Organic Baby | March 26, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Although it is a bit pricey but it's worth it.
Posted by: Wine Lover | March 30, 2009 at 09:38 PM