When James starts doing the math at home by reviewing his family’s electrical usage, the numbers surprised him. This sparked an interesting experiment and an analysis of the electrical usage of

When James starts doing the math at home by reviewing his family’s electrical usage, the numbers surprised him. This sparked an interesting experiment and an analysis of the electrical usage of regular home appliances. In his talk, James will talk about his findings and share some valuable cost-cutting tips. James is an 11th-grader who is passionate about computer science. He diligently does his math, not just at school, but at home as well. James is a grade 11 student interested in computer science, but he believes that humanity is enabled by nature and thus should protect it first. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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James Glattfelder studies complexity: how an interconnected system -- say, a swarm of birds -- is more than the sum of its parts. And complexity theory, it turns out, can reveal a lot about how the economy works. Glattfelder shares a groundbreaking study of how control flows through the global economy, and how concentration of power in the hands of a shockingly small number leaves us all vulnerable. (Filmed at TEDxZurich.)

Published on Feb 13, 2013

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