Bees!

Technically, we talked about cloud computing. But I think more of us were interested in the little insects the lecture centered around. Granted, bees terrify me, and I certainly would not have been able to do what Dr. Wilkes did with the branch, but they're certainly very interesting and that video was beyond awesome. The concept and application of cloud computing is also very interesting though, especially in how many places its being applied, down to a website that helps beekeepers connect with one another and share information about their hives. I'd heard of 'the cloud' before this class, but I hadn't really understood, and this lecture really defined it for me helpfully.