Wolfram Alpha: A Knowledge-Based Search Engine

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/conference/ideas_economy_information

Wolfram Alpha executive director Luc Barthelet discusses how the search engine differs from Google. Barthelet compares Wolfram Alpha's knowledge-based system to interacting with the computer from Star Trek.

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The Ideas Economy: Information is a fresh look at knowledge management for the information age. The Economist will bring together theorists, strategists, and innovators who understand how to harness data to create value and advance individual, corporate, and social good. To view the full version of any video featured in this playlist, visit: http://fora.tv/conference/ideas_economy_information

Luc Barthelet is Executive Director at Wolfram Alpha Inc.

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[Ramsez]

i wish wolfram alpha was better at physics.

[CognosSquare]

Huge cocktease! 1 of these talks cost $10.95 a gander at the Fora Site :( I wish Fora would oversee what they can give you for $50 bucks. Then we'd be talking.

[Truthiness231]

@Ramsez Which parts specifically do you want to see improved? I'm always looking for things to improve/add there ^.^

And BTW great job, Fora, on finding out about Wolfram Alpha long after you should have... it's better than missing it entirely, and yet still not as quick/effective/free as TED is at it...

[22ceavou22]

love the economist intro music!

[Virakotxa]

@CognosSquare , knowledge is power. Hide it well... :P Yeah, they suck. I enjoyed the free month trial, though.

[neokanzler]

last...

[JayJayAbels]

Wolfram Alpha = Google for Scientists.

[blabla3b53]

185th

[yousefamar]

@Milamber7Pug no.

[GrittyMcCheese]

1th