6 space technologies we can use to improve life on Earth | Danielle Wood

Danielle Wood leads the Space Enabled research group at the MIT Media Lab, where she works to tear down the barriers that limit the benefits of space exploration to only the few, the rich or the elite. She identifies six technologies developed for space exploration that can contribute to sustainable development across the world -- from observation satellites that provide information to aid organizations to medical research on microgravity that can be used to improve health care on Earth. "Space truly is useful for sustainable development for the benefit of all peoples," Wood says.
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[@MJamilHoque]

I'm sure this lady has had a good up bringing and education to match. It probably hasn't been easy but she has achieved her goals.... Although she has noble thoughts about what space has to offer the less fortunate people. I think she hasn't thought of what these people want or, really need. Again, as a global citizen, people in developing or, war torn countries need stability and the opportunity to work and prosper in their own way. Lets have them there, then let them decide on where they wish to go or, do.

[@PrasadHonavar]

start watching from 4:58

[@Smico85]

You da real MVP

[@MikeDawson1]

thank you

[@imepriimek2011]

I enjoy this talks so much!

[@aimanzhakupova6765]

This woman amazing ) first she’s English perfect for me, I I understood everything, I think this video is ideal for practice English ) and second she talks about important things) thanks)

[@chuckbryan4817]

Great presentation; interesting and inspiring.

[@bulkpaq4713]

i wish i will be able someday to speak so joyful about something like Danielle is.. :)

[@axisapex]

This is some amazing Stuff , she knows stuff . Space GOALS .

[@florida173]

This should be titled "6 space technologies we use to improve life on Earth"

[@BH-pk6ng]

isn't that the title?

[@MrAykut23]

If that was the title i wouldnt have clicked on it. So maybe it was clickbait in order to make it seem as if this was all new. It was still a good talk though

[@aperson2730]

What are they?

[@sownheard]

Nice Ted Talk

[@PriscillaFreeman]

This is Amazing

[@gopichandthoka806]

Very nice and impressive

[@BeingHumane173]

Great Speech !!!

[@shyamsunder3358]

Informative video

[@michaelepstein2570]

Ever since at least 1980, We the People of planet Earth have had the capability of providing the highest quality of food, the highest quality of clothing, the highest quality of shelter, the highest quality of healthcare, and the highest quality of education for each and every man, woman and child on the face of the Earth, and to do it in such a way that was in Harmony with Nature.

[@michaelepstein2570]

We already have gazillions of practical creative solutions. What we don’t have here in the USA is at least 80 million individuals who are well-informed, free of disinformation and misinformation, on all the major issues of today AND devoting their time, energy, resources, and talents to the political process to make sure that only the most Loving/most Wise among us become our public servants.

[@michaelepstein2570]

Then and only then will we be in a position to actually implement them on a grand scale and finally begin the process of transitioning to a Whole New Way of Living rooted in Love and Wisdom, with little or no need for government.

[@michaelepstein2570]

Ben Saber: So what exactly are you doing about what is happening in the world today? Present your proposal. Spell it out. Step 1, step 2, etc. Be as specific as possible.

[@ObjectiveMedia]

Correct. Have you watched the documentaries “Zeitgeist Addendum” and “Zeitgeist Moving Forward”? A Resource Based Economy (RBE) is what we should be striving for as a species.

[@bayareajokester9456]

LiftedSlayer Zeitgest has been debunked numerous times, especially the cult of mithras. We live in a captialist society not because it is morally right but because it is the best economic system to date that allows for a great deal of upward mobility, although that process can be hindered by crony captialism. Inequality is inevitable for people may be born equal but we are not created equal.

[@pid_zero9375]

For some reason this reminded me of the series "The visitors".

[@shootingstar4001]

Nice, thank you

[@coolfire02PlaysMinecraft]

Interesting!

[@addenisme1942]

You look so happy

[@Zerofrust]

Why wouldn't she? Not everyone one get to live his dreams and instead get stuck in a cubicle lol

[@tinfedora7995]

Adden isme its creepy

[@heithorqueiroz747]

What discourse!

[@mely1056]

I've wanted to be an aerospace engineer for so long

[@MrAykut23]

7:11 Genius. It just goes to show how science is a big part of philanthropy

[@seasong7655]

This is cool I also want to build space stuff

[@BH-pk6ng]

the list starts around 5:05 for those of use who like the information more than personal stuff

[@arnavsingh4119]

Thank you

[@AhmedAbdalbagieAlrahamaCom]

Better than all of others

[@steveg219]

Awesome !

[@MrAykut23]

We need to get our vegetation game up

[@manubhatt3]

Real content/video starts from 5:00 , you are welcome.

[@zax4906]

Abhay Bhatt thanks

[@mohammadhossain4883]

Looking confident to her.

[@rupamxaikia47]

Kudos to you... Wonderful & illuminating speech 👍👍👍👏👏

[@blueaqualizardsrandomstuff3833]

She is a very good speaker, she makes me feel I'm watching an action movie or something 👏👏👏

[@packersgb1207]

Blueaqualizard's Random Stuff you should visit the doctor

[@blueaqualizardsrandomstuff3833]

Mentor 97 and you should visit a therapist hurts doesn't it

[@cloroxbleachjr3047]

This is so great

[@axisapex]

IT'S THE BEST STUFF, SPACE STUFF

[@cloroxbleachjr3047]

axisapex lol

[@mirko1989]

- I HATE HOW PERFECT HUMAN BEING SHE IS

[@luigiroleplays7883]

wterwt werewrewr what the heck Speak English

[@MrAykut23]

The philippines is probably one of the worst places that a typhoon could hit

[@gKreator1]

6 technologies that we already use

[@ifyoureadmyfullnamepleasel379]

lol wtf are people still living on earth? ive been on mars for 5 years now damn

[@two-face1041]

If you read my full name, please like my newest video I’m stationed on the USS Enterprise...man Pacard is a great Captain

[@nhoungsotheavy843]

I feel that I get a big LED for my major to light my mind

[@parthsinghal4390]

Nice

[@linafunke6990]

👍

[@vthilton]

Save Our Planet.

[@word___]

Super, , bravo 👏👏👏

[@schippai3308]

......You commented 2 minutes after the video was posted........ please don't make fake comments without watching the full video. (even though it was an amazing talk)

[@word___]

Just'in Case what's wrong with u? I've an idea about this woman before, so relax friend

[@ryanbretz6669]

Cringe

[@leveljoe]

Maysa Yilmaz sooo, Justin is correct.

[@word___]

Level Joe no, he is wrong 😢😢😢

[@spongebobsquarepants675]

How about anti gravity tech on earth? That would be fun!

[@jackblack384]

Space research is extremely important for our understanding of knowledge of what’s out there. Other than man made As of 2019 no discovery has been found that was hoped. All this effort invested for such little benefits. Yet we have to go door to door to beg for coins to fund medical research. The rich have us living like puppets. To think we are free but must follow rules made by Very well off people in governments . 🤔

[@KhushiKumari-bo7sl]

nice

[@antonalm7689]

Holy fk NASA has made some really human like robots. Keep up the good work!

[@mosesodagbu4408]

She mentions the 6 points after 4:59. They're: 1. Satellite communication 2. Satellite positioning 3. Earth observation 4. Microgravity research 5. Space spinoffs e.g. NASA water filtration system 6. Inspjration

[@jonjosenna5581]

Why do we spend money up there, when we need it down here. Everyone who says this, should watch this.

[@anastasia6455]

Jonjo Senna did u even finish the video

[@chwaca]

This is Joe, he build the roads and this is John he build the houses and this is Jim he build the power station one of the millions on men who build this world.

[@spreadlove8624]

For the people who wonder if she's ok, I think she's just happy because she can achieve all of her goals.

[@spreadlove8624]

OG Johnson Some people don't understand why she's smiling and enthusiastic the whole time, it's because whatever goals she had, she achieved them. She's living the life as she wants it. Some people may be bitter and sour but she's so inspiring to me

[@spreadlove8624]

Swift Lol Which cult?

[@JusDoIt]

Jacinda Lacroix Don’t mind the trolls. She’s an aeronautics engineer saving the planet and living her best life. These fools is just watching her do it and looking for jokes to make.

[@spreadlove8624]

Jus Christian Thanks. It's probably something they never experienced, to achieve the goals the give themselves.

[@thehighscry8409]

Sustainable development goals actually, not just any old goal..

[@asmaamaftah5376]

A big👍

[@DreamerslDMJ]

Madame Agboton vous êtes trop belle

[@kipleting1430]

Kenyan

[@ajaynair428]

yeah.She was insane, i think we should implement new measures for the sake of benefit of future and generations..

[@blubird6346]

7:58

[@ericfeng1389]

Good smile

[@86Dynamix]

What are peoples?

[@1live.boss3.0]

Why is technology connect in space ?

[@supportforaly]

SMB NateVevo do you mean connected? Well it takes technology to travel into space. Look up pictures of mission control it's all computers, they use cameras to see what's going on, telecommunication to stay on contact, in the beginning they had to use math, science technology to figure out fuel etc..

[@supportforaly]

And if you watched the video every example within

[@1live.boss3.0]

ChronicAly Blooming thanks you

[@Gavhouse]

Is she talking to a room full of 3 year olds?

[@hqcart1]

happy ending.

[@whereeveritgoes]

She's got the opposite of receding hairline.

[@nickolaynogin1784]

How can you laugh at her imperfection? She's just the way she is, and this is absolutely normal

[@Gazmanich]

as soon as she said "...because of gender inequality...", i immediately thought "oh oh, someone does not know the literature on this topic".

[@JustOneAsbesto]

Okay, so the turtle is receiving GPS data from the thing on its back, scientists make governmental policy, and pictures aren't measurements. Got it.

[@stockswithkunle700]

She's so smart she could be from Alien land

[@fastandeffective]

Solar energy tech panel distribution would help Africans more...so why does NASA hold patents?

[@Philippe7524]

Your internet and phone connection DOES NOT come from satellites! Look it up!

[@songsyiol7841]

this man has a huge jaw

[@MarkusRock777]

Space is made in a Hollywood basement.

[@tinfedora7995]

Markus Rock I cant tell if youre joking or not

[@JohnPavilonis]

Tin, Lyrics from a Red Hot Chilly Pepper song!

[@whatthefunction9140]

nasa is dead, long live Musk, the king of mars.

[@hamzamehmood1976]

Only one person is trully working for spaceEnabled mr elon musk

[@airplane800]

Engineers are so naïve. I like their excitement but they have no clue how our world works. In the last 6,000 years we had only 150 years without wars in our planet. We have better technology but we never got a better heart. A famous economist once said "everybody works for the banks" . Most of the problems in the world today are created by the banks. Any improvement in quality of life in Africa will go immediately to pay interest rates to the banks. Africa actually supports the wealth of Europe. The colonial system never changed. Before they used weapons to control people, now they use banks and corruption. Before the British left the colonies they found a way to leave those countries in big financial debt so they could still control those countries. The pen is might than the sword. Behind the development of any technology there is a bank. All those technologies she is talking about are created with debt. Who is paying for? Government? no. Banks.

[@gowengetter4599]

Even space shows have equality and racism content.

[@TropicalVibesHD]

Great talk! However, the continuous smile and space-age hairline are quite spooky!

[@squidgychicken6557]

*What is that hairline tho*

[@MrRollie51]

Great message Is she ET? I've never get seen a forehead hair like he's...?

[@TheMrmoc7]

So is she single? -:)

[@packersgb1207]

TheMrmoc7 and ready to mingle

[@procrasti86]

One of the weirdest hairlines I've ever seen

[@BTM8109]

Start watching around 5 minutes if you don't want to listen to the chick prattle on about her life story forever.

[@TruePekso]

Thank you.

[@ojkikim]

I can't stop staring at that hairline. Sorry. That's the weirdest hairline i have ever seen. But whatever, great talk, even though it was hard to focus.

[@premier69]

forehead beard

[@thepower7803]

Why'd you have to point it out man lmao

[@ojkikim]

You can't seriously say that you didn't notice before reading my comment....

[@rightwingindonesian]

I cringe at the thought of the speaker reading your comment.

[@clearmenser]

Same. I didn't know hair could go there and I'm happy to be surprised. I've been on four continents and lived in a dozen cities and I've never seen a hairline like that. I look forward to seeing it again in someone else in my lifetime. So cool.

[@dh3073]

Pretty sure SHE is from space..

[@rubenj3128]

She talks like a robot

[@BH-pk6ng]

I don't know if it is because of me current overexposure to identity politics but i believe a man/woman from the old days would have held a better ted talk. If it would have the old format you would get 17 minutes of space facts and not 5 minutes personal stuff and 5 unstructured facts with a big name plug for her "space enabled" project.

[@unspecifiedusername8820]

Why is every TED talk from a black woman? Every single time?!!!!!

[@1live.boss3.0]

Captain Pangolin why does it more

[@rightwingindonesian]

triggered much?

[@GeneralKnife]

Captain Pangolin your thoughts expose something wrong I might say

[@1live.boss3.0]

Donald Sanders #FreeLiangelo see you bub

[@leveljoe]

It's not that bad, however if you pay attention, he has a point? Demographically speaking of course.