Q&A: From impossible to iconic: Rodney Mullen's evolution of skateboarding

Watch the a Q&A session for the legendary Rodney Mullen's lecture at the Royal Institution about skateboarding science - and then see the original talk here:    • From impossible to iconic: Rodney Mullen's...  

It was filmed on the 24 September 2024.

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00:00 Intro
00:32 How did you figure out the ollie and kick flip?
01:44 How does it feel to see the reach of the tricks you invented?
04:28 Combining AI with skateboarding
06:15 Thank you Rodney!
07:45 What's your opinion on Andy Anderson's Theory Map?
08:51 What's the trick that you're most proud of?
10:55 Can you talk about the effect of over-thinking on learning?
12:23 What books would you recommend?
14:45 What advice did you give to Antwuan Dixon?
15:44 Is skateboarding more of a physical or a mental battle?
17:20 Who is the best skater right now?
19:03 How long have you been interested in the science and philosophy of skateboarding?
20:43 What brought you to AI?
23:00 How do you tell yourself to be creative?

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