Douglas Adams: Parrots, the universe and everything

[Old-Polack]

I just finished watching this, and wanted to share. It's long, but worth the time spent.

http://www.ted.com/talks/douglas_adams_parrots_the_universe_and_everything.html

[jaydot]

saw that a while ago.  he's funny, poignant, serious, scathing and makes one think.  agree; well worth a watch.

[Rudge]

Very entertaining. Thanks.. oh wait,,, "click"

[Bald Brick]

I just finished watching this, and wanted to share. It's long, but worth the time spent.

Indeed it is. That Douglas Adams died at the age of 49 is simply unfair, not to him but to us.

[OldGuy]

I just finished watching this, and wanted to share. It's long, but worth the time spent.

Indeed it is. That Douglas Adams died at the age of 49 is simply unfair, not to him but to us.

So true, we can always use wisdom and humor.  Well said.

[ebvt]

Thanks for posting, O-P

ebvt

[MGBguy]

What a great find! Thanks O-P.

The beauty of TED and youtube is being able to enjoy some of the best presentations ever recorded.

Douglas Adams is one of my favorite storytellers. I appreciate being reminded of why I liked this guy.

[jaydot]

just found this:

http://www.douglasadams.com/dna/19990901-00-a.html

apposite, i think.

[scoundrel]

 

3) anything that gets invented after you’re thirty is against the natural order of things and the beginning of the end of civilisation as we know it until it’s been around for about ten years when it gradually turns out to be alright really.