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A Genius for Change, and the Passion to Do It
Video Run Time: 1:19:06

Technical Notes on Video:

Video length is 1:19:06.

John Durant, Director, MIT Museum, describes how Soap Box audience participation and discussion works. He then introduces Amy Smith. NB: Durant’s audio cuts in and out.

At 4:01, Amy Smith begins. She introduces the student panelists, and others involved in demonstrating the inventions.

At 15:06, Jules Walter discusses his agrowaste charcoal project.

At 20:49, Kendra Johnson discusses her bicycle-powered masa grain mill.

At 23:37, Amos Winter discusses his alternative to wheelchairs, the two-speed tricycle.

At 34:33, Durant reads and solicits questions on the charcoal waste device.

At 47:00, Durant reads and solicits questions on the masa mill.

At 55:19, Durant reads and solicits questions on the wheelchair alternative.

At 58:45, Durant invites general audience Q&A.

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