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I LOVED what Adam said, "The only difference between messing around and doing science is that with science you write stuff down." It really just enforces the idea that science can be done by anyone, and isn't just boring math and classroom stuff.
I really hated how they didn't filter the Q&A section. I felt like the questions asked were really stupid and had nothing to do with the mythbusters tv show.
i think it was definitely different than i expected. i honestly felt like 90% of the information talked about could've been googled. like we discussed in class, i think it was super sad that they're relationship is so stand off ish. also, i was upset there was no live demonstrations or anything. i was disappointed, but did really like the point they made about a disagreement, but coming to a common understanding when the right answer presents itself. very interesting.
I loved what Adam said about when his son had to create a catapult for the science fair and instead of Adam looking up how to create one. He just tried different things with his son and experienced something new with his son. I was very sad that there were no demos but the mouse story was interesting and Adam trying to light his farts on fire was pretty funny.
I thought it was very inspiring how passionate Jamie and Adam were about what they do. They didn't do it for money, or fame, but just for the sake of learning and/or educating. I really admire that after almost 10 years, they still have that same passion for what they do and it's not just about making a popular TV show.
One thing that I thought was cool was how Jamie and Adam both said that they have high fidelity to the content, not to themselves. They said that they throw out their own ideas all the time and always go back to their love of science and adventure.
"The only difference between science and screwing around is writing it down." ...I can write things down and call it science. Sweet! and "Science is a deeply messy and creative process." ..annnd so is art! And ARTSCI! So what does this say about education? It can be fun...we can screw around with media! ..and write it down..and call it Science!
I thought it was pretty interesting. They obviously should have screened the Q&A for some better questions. I found their joy in experimentation pretty inspiring. The Mythbusters come up with these crazy stunts first, and the science comes second. As an educator, if a student approaches with an idea for a ridiculous (but awesome) project, it would be incredibly beneficial for the student and teacher to collaborate and figure out how to make it work.
I was really thrilled at the fact I was looking at Adam and Jamie in real life not many people can say they have seen and heard the Myth busters. It was really insightful on the aspects of the show that go on behind the scene to include the fact that although they do a lot of team work they are not more than that outside of the show. They do not hang out!!!! it is a shock to know that and to know that they were not crazy Doctoral, PHD, or anything like that , yet they get to play with things engineers love to and get paid fantastically.. I feel so jealous!!!
Something that really stood out to me was a comment they made about the creativity in science. I like what Madi G. wrote above about what adam stated when he said "The only difference between messing around and doing science is that with science you write stuff down." I often see art as"messing around." Creativity comes best when its unplanned and so does science! Basically science is a form of the creative process directly linking it to art itself.
I can really appreciate that they relish having their expectations confounded because I feel that once we begin teaching we will run into this a lot and will have to know how to handle it in stride.
Honestly I was really disappointed with the lecture. Like we talked about in class, I was really looking forward to seeing some sort of experimentation. I can't say much about the Q&A portion because I left right when that started. I found it interesting overall and it was cool to see them in person but I'm glad that I didn't pay money to go see it because I felt like that was something I could have just watched it on TV and have had just as much fun.
I was disappointed with the lecture. When I first heard the Myth Busters was coming I thought for sure that they would do something crazy and at least bust something. Sadly, none of this happened and was just another boring lecture on the UNT campus.
I thought it was funny that two people who have been working together for so long don't call themselves friends. Although I can understand that sometimes friendships can fade over time. I noticed how different their personalities were when they were talking. The red head (sorry forgot his name) had a more outgoing personality and spoke a lot better than the bald one could. Not that he couldn't speak well but he seemed to stutter through some of his sentences. Both of them were funny and I thought that because of their different personalities, this is what makes them funny and entertaining.
Like a lot of people have already mentioned, I, too, was a little bit disappointed because I thought it was actually a “lecture,” but it was more like an interview. However, there were a few things in the interview that captured my attention. I like it how they said it was not about their ideas, but it was about the right ideas. They do what they love, and they are subject to science. It makes me think of teaching because teaching is about the subject and all for the students; it is not about what teachers think is right or wrong. Another thing they said was that sometimes things went out of expectation, and that they would not get good without experiments. It reminds me as a person that lots of times we fail, but our failures are what make us better. It makes me realize that my students, too, will fail, and my job is to help, to motivate them, and to let them know that their mistakes will lead them to success, and those that fear to begin will never get anywhere.
I was sooo excited when i found out that mythbusters was coming to UNT. I love their show, how they dig into stories and see if there is some logic to them or not. I was sad to find out though that they are not friends. Even though i was not inspired through their show to become an engineer i think that you can be inspired as an artist. After all you go through the same process whether you are in art or in science. First you come up with an idea on how to do something then you see what is the best way to get the job done.
I am a big fan of Mythbusters and I realize most people were looking for explosions or experiments. I was a little disappointed but I really loved the stories they told about how difficult shooting the show can be. It was horrifying when they told the story about the rat getting sick of sugar-cardboard and cannibalizing his cage-mates, but at the same time it was very entertaining to learn about something that will never ever EVER see airtime! Another thing that I liked was when they said, and I quote loosely, "Science is basically just screwing around!"
I thought it was insanely crazy that Jamie and Adam aren't friends. Because of their playful rivalry on the show, I just assumed they would be. Plus, how can you work with someone for 10 years and not be good friends? I also liked the quote "The only difference between science and screwing around is writing it down."
I LOVED what Adam said, "The only difference between messing around and doing science is that with science you write stuff down." It really just enforces the idea that science can be done by anyone, and isn't just boring math and classroom stuff.
ReplyDeleteI didn't attend but I heard many mixed emotions about the MythBusters presentation both good and bad.
ReplyDeleteI really hated how they didn't filter the Q&A section. I felt like the questions asked were really stupid and had nothing to do with the mythbusters tv show.
ReplyDeletei think it was definitely different than i expected. i honestly felt like 90% of the information talked about could've been googled. like we discussed in class, i think it was super sad that they're relationship is so stand off ish. also, i was upset there was no live demonstrations or anything. i was disappointed, but did really like the point they made about a disagreement, but coming to a common understanding when the right answer presents itself. very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI loved what Adam said about when his son had to create a catapult for the science fair and instead of Adam looking up how to create one. He just tried different things with his son and experienced something new with his son. I was very sad that there were no demos but the mouse story was interesting and Adam trying to light his farts on fire was pretty funny.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was very inspiring how passionate Jamie and Adam were about what they do. They didn't do it for money, or fame, but just for the sake of learning and/or educating. I really admire that after almost 10 years, they still have that same passion for what they do and it's not just about making a popular TV show.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that I thought was cool was how Jamie and Adam both said that they have high fidelity to the content, not to themselves. They said that they throw out their own ideas all the time and always go back to their love of science and adventure.
ReplyDelete"The only difference between science and screwing around is writing it down."
ReplyDelete...I can write things down and call it science. Sweet!
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"Science is a deeply messy and creative process."
..annnd so is art! And ARTSCI!
So what does this say about education? It can be fun...we can screw around with media! ..and write it down..and call it Science!
I thought it was pretty interesting. They obviously should have screened the Q&A for some better questions. I found their joy in experimentation pretty inspiring. The Mythbusters come up with these crazy stunts first, and the science comes second. As an educator, if a student approaches with an idea for a ridiculous (but awesome) project, it would be incredibly beneficial for the student and teacher to collaborate and figure out how to make it work.
ReplyDeleteI was really thrilled at the fact I was looking at Adam and Jamie in real life not many people can say they have seen and heard the Myth busters. It was really insightful on the aspects of the show that go on behind the scene to include the fact that although they do a lot of team work they are not more than that outside of the show. They do not hang out!!!! it is a shock to know that and to know that they were not crazy Doctoral, PHD, or anything like that , yet they get to play with things engineers love to and get paid fantastically.. I feel so jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteSomething that really stood out to me was a comment they made about the creativity in science. I like what Madi G. wrote above about what adam stated when he said "The only difference between messing around and doing science is that with science you write stuff down." I often see art as"messing around." Creativity comes best when its unplanned and so does science! Basically science is a form of the creative process directly linking it to art itself.
ReplyDeleteI can really appreciate that they relish having their expectations confounded because I feel that once we begin teaching we will run into this a lot and will have to know how to handle it in stride.
ReplyDeleteI did not attend, but that is a darn shame about the Q&A.
ReplyDeleteHonestly I was really disappointed with the lecture. Like we talked about in class, I was really looking forward to seeing some sort of experimentation. I can't say much about the Q&A portion because I left right when that started. I found it interesting overall and it was cool to see them in person but I'm glad that I didn't pay money to go see it because I felt like that was something I could have just watched it on TV and have had just as much fun.
ReplyDeleteI didn't attend, but I'm sad to hear about all the disappointment.
ReplyDeleteI was disappointed with the lecture. When I first heard the Myth Busters was coming I thought for sure that they would do something crazy and at least bust something. Sadly, none of this happened and was just another boring lecture on the UNT campus.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was funny that two people who have been working together for so long don't call themselves friends. Although I can understand that sometimes friendships can fade over time. I noticed how different their personalities were when they were talking. The red head (sorry forgot his name) had a more outgoing personality and spoke a lot better than the bald one could. Not that he couldn't speak well but he seemed to stutter through some of his sentences. Both of them were funny and I thought that because of their different personalities, this is what makes them funny and entertaining.
ReplyDeleteLike a lot of people have already mentioned, I, too, was a little bit disappointed because I thought it was actually a “lecture,” but it was more like an interview. However, there were a few things in the interview that captured my attention. I like it how they said it was not about their ideas, but it was about the right ideas. They do what they love, and they are subject to science. It makes me think of teaching because teaching is about the subject and all for the students; it is not about what teachers think is right or wrong. Another thing they said was that sometimes things went out of expectation, and that they would not get good without experiments. It reminds me as a person that lots of times we fail, but our failures are what make us better. It makes me realize that my students, too, will fail, and my job is to help, to motivate them, and to let them know that their mistakes will lead them to success, and those that fear to begin will never get anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI was sooo excited when i found out that mythbusters was coming to UNT. I love their show, how they dig into stories and see if there is some logic to them or not. I was sad to find out though that they are not friends. Even though i was not inspired through their show to become an engineer i think that you can be inspired as an artist. After all you go through the same process whether you are in art or in science. First you come up with an idea on how to do something then you see what is the best way to get the job done.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Mythbusters and I realize most people were looking for explosions or experiments. I was a little disappointed but I really loved the stories they told about how difficult shooting the show can be. It was horrifying when they told the story about the rat getting sick of sugar-cardboard and cannibalizing his cage-mates, but at the same time it was very entertaining to learn about something that will never ever EVER see airtime! Another thing that I liked was when they said, and I quote loosely, "Science is basically just screwing around!"
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to attend because I was working on my AA. Sad I missed it!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was insanely crazy that Jamie and Adam aren't friends. Because of their playful rivalry on the show, I just assumed they would be. Plus, how can you work with someone for 10 years and not be good friends? I also liked the quote "The only difference between science and screwing around is writing it down."
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