TED-Silk
Assignment #4 PLT 300
PART I Instructions: Watch the ‘TED-Silk’ video from link provided on the course
Blackboard page. Respond to the following questions. See second page of this
document for assignment formatting.
http://www.ted.com/talks/fiorenzo_omenetto_silk_the_ancient_material_of_the_future#t-562510
QUESTION 1: During the video, the presenter says “the process of discovery is often inspires by
nature.“ Explain whether you agree or disagree with this statement
QUESTION 2: Is versatility important for a products success or appeal? Explain your answer.
QUESTION 3: As a consumer, would you purchase or use any of the products in the video?
Which ones and why? Explain your answer.
PART II Instructions: Watch the ‘TED-The secrets of nature’s grossest creatures,
channeled into robots’ video from link provided on the course Blackboard page.
Respond to the following questions. See second page of this document for
assignment formatting.
http://www.ted.com/talks/robert_full_the_secrets_of_nature_s_grossest_creatures_channele
d_into_robots
QUESTION 1: How do studying and understanding insect biology benefit mankind? Give two
examples and explain them. (beside what is in the videos)
QUESTION 2: What were some interesting features of the cockroach the scientists focused on
in the video?
QUESTION 3: The title of the video is ‘The secrets of nature’s grossest creatures…’ Why are
cockroaches viewed as ‘gross’ in American society? Do you agree or disagree-that they’re
gross? Explain your answer.
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