tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post3127547494611099097..comments2024-03-28T11:04:39.145-04:00Comments on Proof Positive: Connections - James Burke "The Trigger Effect"Mike aka Proofhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-54076153344948941382013-03-03T11:12:43.052-05:002013-03-03T11:12:43.052-05:00For sure! You can grab all the links from that pa...For sure! You can grab all the links from that page Proof. If you need help finding the others like Connections 2, let me know.<br /><br />Also, check out his ongoing knowledge web project - http://k-web.org/<br /><br />People should see this documentary series. Burke was really onto something with this approach. I'm all for multiple re-posting of the videos. It ties in really well to the idea of "standing on the shoulders of giants" and the need for understanding history and societal progress. Imagine if inventors of a new airplane decided that wings were s thing of the past and weren't necessary. Instead, they could use bricks. It just wouldn't work.<br /><br /> Now apply that lesson to government...Dean Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11066401247207928143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-80299642570049354902013-03-03T10:49:39.510-05:002013-03-03T10:49:39.510-05:00Great minds! Great minds! Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-60883388262616130722013-03-03T10:40:10.702-05:002013-03-03T10:40:10.702-05:00Hey Proof. I posted the series on my blog on Satu...Hey Proof. I posted the series on my blog on Saturdays as well a few years ago. It's truly great viewing.<br /><br />He also did a Connections 2 and 3 which weren't bad but not as good as the original series. But his other series - The Day the Universe Changed was equal to Connections.<br /><br />The links I've posted are all here: http://www.nonsensibleshoes.com/p/learning-series.html you can use find all of Connections and TDTUC links there, and some of C3.Dean Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11066401247207928143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-74715953614947547532013-03-03T09:17:11.820-05:002013-03-03T09:17:11.820-05:00It's surprising how well it's held up, esp...It's surprising how well it's held up, especially since at the end of each episode, we're treated to the view of a "modern" computer, punch cards and all! I am certainly enjoying the series the second time around. Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-24914170754380584342013-03-03T07:35:19.128-05:002013-03-03T07:35:19.128-05:00This has got to be one of my all time favourite se...This has got to be one of my all time favourite series. It's not only a fascinating look at how we got here, but it is a real eye opener--especially the opening episode.Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966858174404101802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-78875514582071436042013-03-02T17:50:47.638-05:002013-03-02T17:50:47.638-05:00Not a problem! The follow up series has a similar ...Not a problem! The follow up series has a similar name as well. Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-47957023878030911442013-03-02T17:16:27.269-05:002013-03-02T17:16:27.269-05:00I just saw that this was Connections... duh. I was...I just saw that this was Connections... duh. I was still groggy when I saw it the first time. orbituphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688882620359865414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-9010572937228211292013-03-02T16:06:03.834-05:002013-03-02T16:06:03.834-05:00I've re-watched four of the original series so...I've re-watched four of the original series so far. Much better than any reruns on the tube today! Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-80523932119934807002013-03-02T16:00:10.104-05:002013-03-02T16:00:10.104-05:00I have his "Pinball Effect" book, it'...I have his "Pinball Effect" book, it's fascinating.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876428236380705777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-22557986409097221692013-03-02T15:41:28.219-05:002013-03-02T15:41:28.219-05:00Yeah. The first series ran ten episodes and then I...Yeah. The first series ran ten episodes and then I think he had a sequal or second season to it. As soon as I finish watching these again, I'll check out the later ones. Mike aka Proofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931553845065187278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774510750415512728.post-70783733179157745432013-03-02T15:20:22.197-05:002013-03-02T15:20:22.197-05:00He also had a series called 'Connections' ...He also had a series called 'Connections' that was along the same line. He would start with the invention of the plow and end up with the space shuttle or something. I used to love watching them!orbituphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688882620359865414noreply@blogger.com