TEDxVancouver - Reid Gower - Defining the Frontier

Reid Gower has a passion in promoting scientific literacy in the general population leading him to develop his video series. His media creation, called The Sagan Series, borrows the words of the late astrophysicist Carl Sagan and has gone on to inspire millions across the world. Reid is Canadian and lives on Vancouver Island. He is a graduate of the University of Victoria.


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[dabomb1357]

First time public speaking, does it at TED. Badass.

[djkross]

What Cosmos did in the 80's you're doing now. Thanks for bringing Sagan into my life.

[mattyt91]

Great job with the Sagan Series, thanks for that. Now go blow your nose.

[Jim Atkinson]

And without a script to look at. I'd be fumbling with my words.

[Garrslicer]

This guy is really inspiring, and there is a clear influence of Carl Sagan on his interesting and his speaking style.

[jeffreydebra1]

This guy is cool!

[ThePhantomZero0]

As did Weyland did with others, and so on, Etc.

[Andrew Robles]

You're right. And the fact that it'll be on Fox of all networks means it should even more of an impact.

[cristianfcao]

I love TED too, but Neil is working on something with far more impact than a Ted Talk: a new version of Carl Sagan's Cosmos, to be aired in 2014.

[Mike Kobb]

Cosmos is on DVD! And although it's "dated", it's still wonderful.

[Andrew Robles]

Dear Neil deGrasse Tyson,

When are you gonna do a TED Talk?

Sincerely,

a fan.