In this piece on Ted Talks, Scott Summit, of Bespoke Innovations, presents groundbreaking developments in the production of artificial limbs. While the makers of artificial limbs have designed a functional tool that restores the ability of movement in a great handful of people, they now direct their efforts toward constructing limbs that are aesthetically appealing. Their aim is not to make limbs that resemble human flesh, but rather to create limbs that are expressive and personal. For instance, Bespoke Innovations have designed an artificial limb that resembles soccer gear for an athletic patient. Patients have also chosen to have their tattoos recreated on these limbs. I felt that Summit's presentation was an interesting one.
In this video on Ted Talks, Jean-Baptiste Michel illustrates how mathematics can offer us a greater understanding of our history. Michel explains that there are historical trends, including both the use of irregular verbs and the frequency of the establishment of wars, that we are only able to recognize through the use of mathematical formulas. Michel explains that after more mathematical trends have been identified, the use of mathematical formulas will develop into a powerful tool for historians.
