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?
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 CAN’T 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.
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
Duarte’s 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.
