Curiosity! | Deane Hutton & Rob Morrison | TEDxCanberra
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Television and education can go hand in hand, and Deane Hutton and Rob Morrison are true pioneers of children's educational television in Australia. They inspired an entire generation to pursue interests in science and continue to do so today. In this talk, they share some of the magic behind the scenes that made their show so popular in the 70s and 80s and which is now winning over a new generation through CZcams.
Deane Hutton has worked professionally as a teacher, lecturer, writer and television presenter and producer. He has degrees in Science and Education and a PhD in Visual Perception and Message Design. Deane speaks at schools and business conferences about science, technology and the future.
Rob Morrison trained as a zoologist and for 40 years he has combined an academic career with television and radio broadcasting and as a science writer. He has written 43 books on science and is Chairman or a Board member of many scientific organisations. His hobbies are silverwork and playing jazz.
The international television program Curiosity Show was produced in Australia for young people. Presented by Deane Hutton and Rob Morrison, it emphasized science, technology and things to make and do.
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"I'm glad you asked" is still one of the phrases I actively seek opportunities to use! I am in my 50s now, but grew up with this show and I have a daughter who also loves science and I have shown her some of the Curiosity show. Curiosity is multi-generational!
Glad to see you guys are still around and promoting science and the pursuit of knowledge. I watched every show as a kid. Great memories.
Baz Smith Thanks Baz, kind of you - Rob
I agree. It's so great seeing you two still around and being such amazing spokesmen for science and education. As I've mentioned in your comments before, I only discovered Curiosity Show about 2 years ago. And that was only in thanks to your kindness in sharing your work on CZcams.
I was a fan from the first video I watched, sometimes watch older uploads and continue to look forward to each new upload. Guys like you really do make a positive impact on the world.
By the way, both of you have aged quite well! Keep being awesome! Much love and endless respect from Florida, USA.
Can't believe this has so little views, these are living legends!!! This is so awesome!
To be honest I didn't even know about them until a week ago...
Absolutely, Arthur!
whoa, that's amazing that both Dr. Rob and Dr. Deane - who we grew up with - got their start in media as an indirect result of Humphrey B. Bear -- who we also grew up with! :) THANKYOU for making our afternoon-after-school at home more interesting. We didn't even consciously realise we were being educated after school hours, because it just seemed naturally interesting, especially thanks to your presentation and sense of humour, both of which are engaging for people of all ages, including parents, and being about science it makes humans of all ages ask questions and promote discussion, which makes it an extra-awesome family-friendly education-encouraging format!
This was one of my absolute favourite TV shows in Germany as a child. Tried to catch every episode and could sing along with the theme song. I’m amazed now by the quality of the presentation and the experiments. They’re very interesting and engaging even now. TV for me back then was watching curiosity show and then going back to my room and trying to build things and do the experiments on my own. With their calm and somber tone Rob and Dean are as much a delight to watch now as they were then. I always felt like they were taking kids seriously and didn’t patronize or belittle their audience.
finding this show in late 2019 makes me wonder how i never knew about this until now. still relevant today.
Legends
legends, trendsetters, ahead of their time, but good science is ageless as their videos show!
I feel very fortunate that I grew up in Adelaide where the @CuriosityShow was produced and even as a child I remember being impressed by not only the nature of the content itself, but the dynamic way it was presented, along with the always engaging personality of Rob and Deane, that really impacted your sense of focus upon that content. The show's very presence also definitely influenced the way I and my friends viewed science, as it often became a focal point of discussion at school, sharing our thoughts and activities regarding the recent episodes. Whilst it didn't necessarily lead me into a science career, it certainly helped amplify a lifelong sense of curiosity about the world around me and for that I am always grateful.
how good does it feel when you look back at your life and realize that you've created so many scientists and engineers from all around the world
One of the most gloriously positive experiences on any media platform!
Genuinely two dedixated and engaged lads with the future generation's well being and education at heart.Welll done.
Lots of respect and love to Deane and Rob, amazing people. 🧡 may they be in good health, fit and be happy 😁
How cool was that ! Back to the Future ! Thanks Deane and Rob xx
When I was growing up in the 90s in the US, it wasn't uncommon to be called a nerd or a dork for liking science or computers. I never once let it stop me, and I now embrace my geekiness even though I'm now 39.
I really wish we had this program in the 90s in the US. I would have loved it!
I think that if you grew up watching Bill Nye you can definitely like science.
The US version of this would have been Mr. Wizard’s World
I really wish this was in the states in the 80's, I would've loved it. I just started watching what they've been able to put on CZcams, it's so interesting.
It reminds me of other PBS shows and would have fit right in.
These guys are so awesome and funny I wish I had a show like this when I was a kid.
not even 3 seconds in and i notice that this is criminally underrated! *seriously!*
Luvs u guys! Grew up in the states, never got to see curiosity show as a child. But I have a 5 year old niece now, and she loves doing curiosity show projects. Thank u Rob and Deane!
I would have liked to see an audience Q & A with Deane and Rob.
These guys and Julius Sumner Miller. Always something good.
Why are these guys not given OAM status? I grew up in the early 80s when I religiously watched this program and now have given my son an autographed DVD Dean and Rob released. He loves it! Thanks guys you’re a national treasure.
Had these guys in my life as a child and as well my adulthood. I'm blessed.
My god Dr Rob has changed so much. I love and admire them both.
I have good memories of watching The Curiosity Show. I think in some small way it did influence the interest in science I had when I was younger. I did not pursue a career in this field but I do still have an interest in learning new things and understanding the world around me.
I've learned so much more from them than I ever did in a science class
I have recently found the Curiosity Show clips here on CZcams and think these gentlemen are amazing, that being said Dean is a legit wizard, lol. At 0:49 when he goes to put the red ball in his shirt pocket it does not go in his pocket it totally disappears. I've watched this over and over now and have no other explanation lol. I thought maybe it just went to fast but nope slowed it down and it just vanishes. He looks down makes the motion it absolutely doesn't go in his pocket and as he brings his hand down literally one "frame" it's there and in the next "frame" it is completely gone. There is no bulge in the pocket, the pocket doesn't open around and actually it looks like he drops it in but you can clearly see that it completely vanishes lol. I never saw there show as a kid I'm in the states but when I have had time over the last week or so since finding their channel I can loose myself for a couple hours just watching clip after clip lol. Their "style" was excellent for grabbing a child's attention and their "delivery" of information from what I've seen is in no way boring. If I'm remembering correctly the first clip I saw about a week ago was Rob building a ship in a bottle, excellent clip. The last one I watched shortly before typing this was Dean making and showing us how to make a music box out of hacksaw blades lol. "Just line the blades up at the edge of the table and bring each one in a little further than the last to raise the pitch, then pluck with your finger." 😂 😂 😂 Simpler times when kids could play with hacksaw blades lol. These gentlemen are amazing I wish I had had them on tv to watch.
Dean is still a wizard though lol.
Just a fun little thing - theres actually never a ball in either of their hands! They have little thumbcaps over their actual thumbs with a red light inside that glows through the plastic - when they pinch their fingers, it lights up, and by having two (one on each hand), they can mimic throwing it from hand to hand.
These guys are legends
Inspiring legends
This show was the highlight of my Saturday!
You made science fun and interesting using everyday objects. Thats was knocked it out the park
American here. I grew up on Mr. Wizard in the 1980s, that was our science program. I never knew about this show until The Curiosity Show channel on YT, and I’m binging what they upload. I’ve been looking for a recent Rob & Dean interview for the last few weeks. I really love these guys.
When I was 10 I had one of these money making machines. Of course I was only financially capable of building a machine advanced enough to produce $1 and $2 notes - not $5's. I still have the photograph of me "hanging them out to dry".
I loved Curiosity Show so much that as a 12yo I was hit by a car (driven by my primary school vice-principal) while rushing across the road in a hurry to get home and not miss the show. I've never fully recovered from that physically, but on the bright side, neither have I ever recovered from the love of science.
I guess there's one good thing about the internet you can watch the video whenever you want rather than at the exact moment that you have to be there.
Love these guys
We r fans of this show from india.. i introduced my kid to it and it spread to his entire class
The world needs more Curiosity Show. Deane & Rob are international treasures & Legends. I wish i had been shown them when i was a kid. Beats the heck out of that complete fraud Bill Nye. He'd tell you the moon was made of cheese if you paid him enough....
Thank you sir together
Really enjoyed that. 😀
Liked this in the 80s on itv before
TV-AM came on . Only wish it was on during the day and not at 6am in the morning…
Childhood heros
As a limey (or pompous Brit to all you non-upside-down people), I like to think of Curiosity Show as 'Aussie Blue Peter'.
It shares the same core idea, but features less silly challenges in favour of down to earth practicality. Only with more hammers, saw blades, and matches.
I grew up with Dean Hutton now watching on anniversary on hey hey
Ah great memories.
Great show - I remember making, with them a torch out of a small lamp, 2 AA batteries and some aluminium foil. This started my life long interest in electricity and wanting to know how things work. I have been in the electrical industry now for about 38 years and now also an avid electronics hobbiest. This show should be also on today.
I never realized how gripping the close-ups are
The R&D responsible for many of the R&Ds (Research and Development)
This is the only Ted or TedX I have ever thumbed up. Most of Ted and TedX is terrible, I love these guys.
liked this show back then... make me curious when i was a kid..
Wow they sound exactly the same! ❤️
Yes always be like...🤯 Is always the best! Thanks 👍
I miss the 60s, 70s, 80s💔
90s too
@@planetx1595 not really
@@redpoppy3569 To each their own
Best fkn theme song ever. Aside from Monkey. And The Goodies. And maybe Animals Animals Animals. And Roger Ramjet.
Wish you guys dressed up in 70's fashion for this. Maybe those tight shorts with long socks for the conservative look, or the cord trousers and skin tight drip dry/ permanent press shirts you had back then. Been enjoying your CZcams reofferings! Thank you for being an important and memorable part of my childhood.
You may be getting confused with Don Dunstan! 🤔🤣
I loved science up until middle school. The moment I felt "forced" to learn it I just didn't want to anymore.. Its pretty messed up when you really think about it.
What turns people off science? Pay. There is no shortage of people working in finance (many of them with science degrees). What attracts them - are we cultivating an interest in finance in our kids? If you are bright enough to be a scientist, you can do something else that pays better and is probably less demanding. In the UK many people who work in labs have not got a bachelor's degree or higher. Who in a legal firm would allow this? But there is no protection of the profession the way there is in law, medicine etc.
When I was at university the government's requirements for science graduates numbers made the college have to accept poorer quality students. In order to allow them to graduate, the courses were dumbed down. We were told (yes, the university admitted this to us!) that most probably this would lead to an MSc becoming a requirement to do a PhD (in many countries it already was, not in the UK). That was 20 years ago and that is still not the case in the UK and in fact the government talks about fast-track degrees of 2 years or less. Same old story.
Tell the children - do not pursue a career in science. Regardless of how much you eventually make, you will have worked harder for it than you needed to. Finance loves graduates of the hard sciences. Work with people you are smarter than, for more money and less effort.
Agree, but what we need to do is fight for better salaries for scientists and researchers.
They were the original Walt and Jessie.😂
17th comment i sad don't know why but also happy i found them in 2020 lockdown
Dean and Rob is like pinkman and heisenberg.
Axel F!
What choo talkin about Willis?
Oh... @9:18 ;)
Yeah, fans of theatre never get any peer pressure or called nerds...
Didn't know Charlie Chaplin was still alive