Tom Munnecke's Videos

1990 Sailing trip to Greece

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:26 +0000

Munnecke family trip to Greece in July 1990, when we rented a 55 foot sailboat and sailed from Pireus, near Athens, down the Peloponesian pennisula to Monevasia.

Sam's Arrival

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:42:27 +0000

The birth of Sam Jan 20, 2010

Sophia's Game Jan 17 2010

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:06:15 +0000

at Rancho Bernardo

Draft of the Arrival of Matthew

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:32:03 +0000

January 1, 2010

Cats

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:01:14 +0000

working on some cat and kitten images for "Toasters, Cats, and Snowflakes"

Thunderbirds Soccer Oct 2009

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:46:08 +0000

San Diego California... the Blue Angels were flying by...

video of construction of house

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:24:47 +0000

video taken in 1998 of house under construction

Dr. Bob Bell donating centrifuge to Cosmos Research Center

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:16:36 +0000

These are some comments from Dr. Robert Bell as he donated a 16,000 RPM centrifuge to the Cosmos Research Center http://cosmosresearch.org on Aug 30, 2009 in Olivenhain, CA.

San Diego Science Festival Expo at Balboa Park

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:14:54 +0000

Impressions of the amazing San Diego Science Fair, Apr. 4, 2009 http://sdsciencefestival.com/ by Tom Munnecke music by Kevin MacLeod. Featured booth was the "Science of Happiness" from the Cosmos Research Center (http://cosmosresearch.org ) This film shows just a bit of the festivities and community participation in this wonderful day at Balboa Park on a beautiful spring day. San Diego at its finest.

Meeting Kirra

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:38:40 +0000

Marc 2009

sophie soccer summer 2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:41:21 +0000

Fred Turner reciting "North Sea Storm"

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:39:49 +0000

this version without music or titles, for review

1956 Munnecke Family Sock Hop

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:10:51 +0000

This is some old 8 mm movie footage taken at my family home in Van Nuys, Ca in 1953. I'm the blond headed kid at the end who can't dance. The family was celebrating the arrival of a fantastic new luxury, a 45 RPM record player. Seven of us in three generations lived in a 3 Br, 1 Bath house with 1100 square feet. Life was a little simpler, and perhaps happier, back then.

Robert Hecht-Nielsen Speech as part of San Diego Science Festival

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:05:36 +0000

Professor Robert Hecht-Nielsen of the University of California, San Diego, gave a speech as one of the "Nifty Fifty" speakers in the 2009 San Diego Science Festival http://sdsciencefestival.com/ at Oak Crest Middle School in Encinitas, Ca. March 10, 2009. Produced by Tom Munnecke http://munnecke.com

I Want To Learn

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:11:08 +0000

This is a short movie produced for the San Diego Science Festival "Sell your science" competition http://sdsciencefestival.com/ It was shot at Torrey Del Mar Park, San Diego. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Produced by Tom Munnecke

test conversation with new theme

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:34:14 +0000

just trying out some new music

Tom in Conversation with Kurt Wüthrich

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:37:50 +0000

Nobel laureate Kurt Wüthrich of Scripps Institute talks with Tom Munnecke at High Tech High School in Chula Vista, Ca. Mar 3, 2009. They talk a little about educational systems in United States and Europe. This talk was part of the San Diego Science Festival

Max's red wagon

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:14:40 +0000

Feb 27, 2009

Michael Hemmingway of Dove's ProAge campaign at Images and Voices of Hope

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:31:17 +0000

Michael Hemmingway of Ogilvy Mathers is the project manager for the Dove ProAge advertising campaign Campaign for Real Beauty. This was recorded at a session at the 2007 Images and Voices of Hope Summit at Peace Village, Haines Falls, NY. David Cooperrider hosts the discussion. The campaign focused on improving women's self image, particularly younger girls. See Evolutionand Outrage.

See also an alternative view of the Dove's use of Palm oil from in their video Dove Onslaught(er)

produced by Tom Munnecke

Jane Dutton and Barbara Frederickson

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:16:53 +0000

Jane (left) and Barbara (right) discuss positive psychology and happiness at the Claremont Positive Psychology conference Jan 24, 2009. Video by Tom Munnecke

Inauguration night: Barbara Marx Hubbard in Conversation with Tom

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:13:45 +0000

Barbara Marx Hubbard (http://barbaramarxhubbard.com ) talks with Tom Munnecke and others on the night Obama's inauguration. She discusses her campaign for the vice presidency 25 years ago, and how her dreams and visions of that time are coming to fruition with the new shift in direction. She talks about her notion of Peace Rooms, ways of finding out what's working, how to develop grass roots organizations that also feed information to centralized ones. Tom talks about the network effects of goodness, and how all this might "go viral." Heather Wood Ion, Jim Pinto, Prapanna Smith, Nancy Walsh, and Carla Gerstein also participate. Video by Robert Foxworth, music by Kevin MacLeod, editing by Tom Munnecke. Taped Jan 20, 2009 in Encinitas, Ca.

Cascio Opening

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:52:47 +0000

Ellerman Opening

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:13:47 +0000

Judith Rosen Opening

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:35:21 +0000

John Smart Opening

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:08:43 +0000

Goertzel Opening

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:28:22 +0000

Victor Cortez in Conversation with Tom

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:33:36 +0000

Victor Cortez, UC Irvine Class of 2010, talks about his efforts to teach science at the Noah Teen Center in Santa Ana. Interviewed at Nataional Academy of Sciences' Sackler Symposium In Light of Evolution III Two Centuries of Darwin. Produced by Tom Munnecke, music by Kevin MacLeod.

James Fowler in Conversation with Tom

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:35:46 +0000

This is conversation between UC San Diego Political Scientist James Fowler with Tom Munnecke and Heather Wood Ion on James' research of happiness, obesity, drinking, and more based on the Framingham Heart Study data. He provides some provocative evidence that social networks might propagate happiness in a contagious fashion, more powerfully than unhappiness. We also talk about the spread of loneliness, ways of researching empathy, centralized "smart center" networks vs. smart edges, group selection, the work of happiness and elevation by Jonathan Haidt, and ways we might construct networks of uplift. Videography by Robert Foxworth, music by Kevin MacLeod. Taped Jan 6, 2009 at the UC San Diego Faculty Club

Singularity Discussion pre-release version

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:00:10 +0000

Discsussion of the Singularity, General Artificial Intelligence, and the Good Ancestor Principle at a workshop Feb 4, 2007 in Encinitas, Ca. Speakers include David Brin, Vernor Vinge, Ben Goertzel, Frederick Turner, Judith Rosen, Clark Durant, Dede Taylor, Jamais Cascio, Mihai Nadin, Mark Frazier, Lenore Ealy, Michael Strong. Produced by Tom Munnecke. This version is for review purposes: titles and credits to follow.

Abby's Pond Water Advertisement

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:49:05 +0000

For the San Diego Science Festival Contest

Barbara Marx Hubbard in Conversation with Tom

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:55:54 +0000

Tom Munnecke has a conversation with Barbara Marx Hubbard about Conscious Evolution, the visions of Jonas Salk, Buckminster Fuller, and Abraham Maslow, as well as her vision of a better world.

Jon Haidt Interview in Santa Barbara

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:56:21 +0000

Raw footage of Tom Munnecke's talk with Jonathan Haidt along the beach in Santa Barbara, Ca Dec 10, 2008. Barbara Marx Hubbard appears in the black sweatshirt in some of the scenes. Videography by Jeremy Saville.

The Joy of Finding Things Out

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:56:26 +0000

Science Promotional video for younger children, part of the Cosmos Research Center. Produced by Tom Munnecke and Larry Bock, Edited by Rob Hotz and Tom Munnecke, video by Tom Munnecke and Michael Gerdes, Music by Kevin MacLeod

Abby's Pond Water Show

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:51:43 +0000

Scientist Abby from the Cosmos Research Center hosts a program about how to look at pond water under a microscope. Ella wrote the storyboard, script, did some of the videography and editing. Music by Kevin McLeod. Shot at the Galactic Headquarters of the Cosmos Research Center in Encinitas, Ca.

Dorion Sagan's Magic

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:40:05 +0000

In addition to his many books, Dorion Sagan is also a magician. Here is a routine he performed at my home during the 2008 Good Ancestors Workshop in Encinitas, Ca. sponsored by the Uplift Academy. Music is by Kevin MacLeod, Videography by Michael Gerdes, Editing and Production by Tom Munnecke

Soccer from 2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:26:19 +0000

PQ Premier 2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:06:48 +0000

soccer team

Larry Bock speech raw video

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:34:29 +0000

Max Explores

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:52:18 +0000

10 month old Max exploring Grandma and Granpa's home, just learning to walk.

Interview with Deborah Peel about Patient Privacy Rights

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:06:03 +0000

Deborah Peel of the Patient Privacy Rights foundation talks about the patient information privacy, particularly genomic information, in response to Tom Munnecke's interview with Esther Dyson This impromtu video was shot after a dinner party in Austin, Tx. with a small digital camera in "movie" mode. By Tom Munnecke.

rough cut of script of 11 sept

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:41:58 +0000

Tom Munnecke at Underground Railroad Reunion Banquet

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:07:25 +0000

Feb 8, 2008 Bethesda, MD. Tom Munnecke talks about the history of the VA DHCP project, presents Rob Kolodner a VIP membership card. Video by Auggie Turano, produced by Tom Munnecke, 2008

Phil Longman

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:19:19 +0000

Philip Longman is author of The Best Care Anywhere - Why VA Health Care is Better than Yours He was asked by Fortune Magazine to find the "Jack Welch of Health Care" and after some time, discovered that the VA was one of the top providers. He discusses his journey, partially triggered by his experiences with the health care system during his wife's death from cancer. He presents his research on the VA Hardhats, who created the VistA system, as well as his thoughts on centralized vs. decentralized systems. Produced by Tom Munnecke, 2008

Rob Kolodner

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:09 +0000

Presentation by Dr. Robert Kolodner, Director of the Office National Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services responsible for the National Health Information Network at the Feb 8, 2009 VA Underground Railroad banquet in Bethesda, MD. Produced by Tom Munnecke.

Milt Roberson Interview

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:05:59 +0000

Milt Roberson talks about the early days of the VA's Decentralized Hospital Computer Program at the Feb 8, 2008 Underground Railroad Banquet in Bethesda, MD. Produced by Tom Munnecke.

Vince Brannigan

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:54:00 +0000

Vincent Brannigan is interviewed at the Feb 8, 2008 VA Underground Railroad banquet in Bethesda, MD. Produced by Tom Munnecke

Henry Heffernan

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:13:41 +0000

Henry Heffernan discusses the history of the VA's Decentralized Hospital Computer Program, the standardization of the MUMPS language, and the politics within VA Central office in the 1970's and 1980's regarding medical computing. Interviewed at the VA Underground Railroad reunion Banquet Feb 8, 2008 in Bethesda, MD. Produced by Tom Munnecke.

Ross Fletcher

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:03:56 +0000

At the VA Underground Railroad reunion Banquet Feb 8, 2008 in Bethesda, MD. Produced by Tom Munnecke.

Ruth Dayhoff Interview

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:52:55 +0000

Ruth Dayhoff, MD, was interviewed at the Feb 8, 2008 VA Underground Railroad Banquet in Bethesda, Md. Produced by Tom Munnecke

Nancy Tomich Interview

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:22:31 +0000

I did this interview at the Underground Railroad Banquet held at Positano's restaurant in Bethesda, MD. Feb 8, 2008. It was a reunion of the folks who have been active with the Veteran's Administration's VistA system. See http://munnecke.com/URR for more information.

Marty Johnson

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:15:21 +0000

Dan Maloney Interview

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:57:05 +0000

Dan Maloney was interviewed at the Underground Railroad Banquet held at Positano's restaurant in Bethesda, MD. Feb 8, 2008. It was a reunion of the folks who have been active with the Veteran's Administration's VistA system. See http://munnecke.com/URR for more information. Produced by Tom Munnecke.

Pete Szolovits on Personal Health Record

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:24:53 +0000

This is an interview I did with Dr. Peter Szolovitz, MIT Computer Science Department, regarding his background with the Personal Health Record. I arranged a meeting with him, Dr. Rob Kolodnner (then of the VA, now national coordinator of HHS' National Healtth Information Network), Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of the Web), and others to talk about the web and health care. This meeting was a major influence on the VA's Health eVet program. Produced by Tom Munnecke.

Clips from "One Night at Anza"

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:39:31 +0000

Here are some clips from a work in progress about what its like to see the stars from the Orange County Astronomer's Observatory at Anza, California.

The Dance

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:33:55 +0000

I was fortunate to attend the wedding of Jim and Amanda Hoffmeiste in San Francisco. Here is my interpretation of the event. With thanks to Robert Hotz for help with the editing. Produced by Tom Munnecke

Sketch of GAP 2008 workshop

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:17:36 +0000

Some preliminary ideas for the 2008 Good Ancestors workshop video, (not ready for distribution) including interviews of Heather Wood Ion, Lenore Ealy, David Brin, Frederick Turner, and David Ellerman.

David Ellerman on Resilience

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:31:51 +0000

This is a portion of the discussion at the Upift Academy's 2008 Good Ancestors Principle workshop in Encinitas, Ca. Feb 19, 2008. It includes discussions by David Elleman, Dorion Sagan, Valdis Krebs, Frank Mosca, Frederick Turner, and Tom Munnecke, discussing some of the concepts behind resilency in systems, including the work of Buzz Hollings. Produced by Tom Munnecke

Ella's First Movie

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:25:30 +0000

Taken April 19, 2008 at Encinitas, Ca.

jim

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:27:14 +0000

during the ceremony

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:56:05 +0000

after the ceremony

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:59:44 +0000

Wedding Reflections

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:11:57 +0000

Comments from friends and relatives at Mandy and Jim's party before their wedding on March 14, 2008

Webkinz stop action movie

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:56:14 +0000

Here is a movie made with Ella, Sophie, and Abby

Reflections

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:38:10 +0000

rough cut

Kirko's Labyrinth on the Beach

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:12:57 +0000

Time lapse footage of a labyrinth drawn on the sand by Kirko (Kirk Van Allyn) at Stonesteps Beach, Leucadia, Ca. Mar 7, 2008... Music by Kevin MacLeod, Photography by Tom Munnecke and Michael Gerdes.

2. Ken Watson Interview re Nicholas Christopholus

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:53:09 +0000

Interview with physicist Kenneth Watson in La Jolla, Ca. March 3, 2008. Produced by Tom Munnecke

3. Ken Watson Interview re Future Energy

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:49:07 +0000