Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joined together to form a new entity, ‘edX’, which will offer free online education. The current offering of only one unit of study (beta testing) has resulted in more students enrolling in this single unit than the entire living alumni of MIT. Future offerings are […]
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An excerpt from Plato’s Republic, the ‘Allegory of the Cave’ is a classic commentary on the human condition. It is a story of open-mindedness and the power of possibility. This should be required learning everywhere and for everyone. There is an excellent animated YouTube presentation at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2afuTvUzBQ Please take a couple of minutes and watch it.
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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Time: 3.30-5.30pm Location: Jagera Arts Centre, 121 Cordelia St, South Brisbane. The first public meeting of the Interfaith Church of Australia will be held in the Main Hall of ‘Jagera Arts Centre’ 121 Cordelia St, South Brisbane. All welcome. This is 800m by foot from the South Brisbane Railway Station […]
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