The Whale and the Wind Turbine - Innovation Inspired by Animals
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of biomimicry in this 57-minute talk by biologist Janine Benyus at The Aspen Institute. Discover how nature's 3.8 billion years of perfect balance can inspire sustainable solutions in design, engineering, and business. Learn about innovative approaches such as repelling bacteria like a shark, gathering fog like a desert beetle, and circulating resources like a forest. Gain insights into how biomimicry can lead to beautiful, functional, and sustainable designs that take cues from the natural world. Understand why Benyus champions the idea of nature as the ultimate mentor for human innovation and sustainability.
Syllabus
The Whale and the Wind Turbine: Innovation Inspired by Animals
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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