What Do Fireflies and Bill Gates Have in Common?

Speaking at TED last week, Bill Gates unveiled his vision for cleaner energy in the future and eliminating CO2 emissions by 2050 with his endorsement of a radically different type of nuclear reactor. He also noted the miracles that occur in nature by bringing out a jar of fireflies. It’s definitely worth the 30 minutes.

Related Topics: Bill Gates, energy, fireflies, green, TED, Web Video
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    They conclude negotiations by kicking you into an engine.

  • mimsysnark

    I’m late, but major kudos to Church. When I saw this headline, my mind definitely went straight to the Serenity kind of firefly, rather than, you know, actual fireflies.

  • http://fireflymagic.wordpress.com fireflymagic

    Not quite actual fireflies, but our Firefly Magic electronic ‘Fireflies’ is what Bill’s holding in his hand.

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