Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Miraikan, or a geek trip

This is not just a science museum. It is a museum of emerging science and innovation. And I was impressed by the approach taken to introduce visitors to printing technology or molecular medecine. It also invites to reflect on the impact on the general public as well as the ethics involved.
It has a section on iPS for example (induced pluripotent stem cells) next to a helthcare technology corner.
Or a space weather station next to a model of the international space station.
The kids play around with the different hands on display explaining the ideas, when adults can act like kids and read and imagine the impact or applications.

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