Google unveils 'Solve for X' website, hints at TED-like think tank | The Verge

[Owen Densmore]

This looks interesting and may connect with the recent free university courses at Stanford

http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/6/2774727/google-solve-for-x-think-tank

.. some of which used Google tech for the presentations and quizes & homework.  Udacity is also, I think, Google based.

That would be sorta nifty: TED for inspiration, and short courses to really expand on the inspiration.

BTW: Some of the next Stanford classes are short .. 5 weeks for the algorithms class for example.  This fits into Dave West's new curriculum ideas of quick, intensive classes with projects.

   -- Owen 

[Owen Densmore]

Some more info:

http://www.thinkbelieveact.com/solveforx/

.. and here's the leaked image of 10 points used for speakers.  Its tiny but your browser can zoom in on it to the point that its quite readable.

http://www.thinkbelieveact.com/solveforx/img/culture.jpg

   -- Owen