Engineering and Evolution
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating intersection of engineering and evolution in this captivating TED talk. Discover how insects and animals have developed remarkable abilities through evolutionary processes, and learn why many of these creatures are actually over-engineered for their environments. Delve into the concept of biomimicry as the speaker demonstrates how human engineers can effectively learn from and adapt nature's most efficient designs. Gain insights into the potential applications of animal-inspired technologies and understand the importance of selectively copying only the most essential features for practical human use.
Syllabus
Robert Full: Engineering and evolution
Taught by
TED
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