Curated Video
Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
Curated Video
Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
PBS
The Problem with Museums
Are museum collections ethical? How did these institutions end up with their vast array of artifacts and remains from every corner of the globe? Well, chances are there was some definite shadiness involved. Today, Danielle examines this...
PBS
What is Ethnicity?
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? Can a person have more than one ethnic identity? Today Danielle explores the history and evolution of different ethnicities that make up America.
Mr. Beat
Why Bills Die in the U.S. Senate
Ever wonder why the United States Senate rarely passes a law? The answer might surprise you.
Curated Video
The Message and the Messenger
University of Michigan business professor Andrew Hoffman describes how his research investigates the cultural aspects of climate change, focusing on the question, What comes to people’s minds when they hear the words “climate change”?
Curated Video
Keeping an Open Mind
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL), describes how he is unconvinced by the still-lingering Early Modern motivation to tie knowledge to certainty.
Curated Video
Against Dawkins
Renowned polymath and physicist Freeman Dyson (Institute for Advanced Study) describes how the so-called "militant atheist" movement leads to intolerance and extremism.Reno
Curated Video
How Much AI Do You Need To Make A Neuron? | Neuromorphic Design
How similar are perceptrons to neurons anyway? We'll look at a few papers that try to figure this out.
Curated Video
Challenging Clichés
Cambridge intellectual historian Stefan Collini tangibly demonstrates his critical thinking skills in examining the role of universities in contemporary society.
Curated Video
History and Morality
Historian Martin Jay, UC Berkeley, describes how a study of history can sharpen our moral understanding, showing that, rather than adhering to inflexible rules of behaviour, each situation presents a unique set of “competing moral...
Curated Video
Understanding Rhetoric
“Understanding Rhetoric” will assist students in learning how to make an effective argument by balancing pathos, logos, and ethos appeals.
Curated Video
Presentation Techniques 2
“Presentation Techniques” will help students to learn different ways to present information, including through diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables that can be delivered either through physical or electronic platforms.
Curated Video
Elements of an Argument
A video entitled “Elements of an Argument” which explains the key components of a strong argument.
One Minute History
122 The Filibuster- One Minute History
The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...
Organizational Communication Channel
Types of Questions
These are the type of questions groups ask for discussions: Fact, value, policy, and prediction. Each type of question leads group discussions in predictable directions. If you want to get better at group leadership skills, asking the...
Organizational Communication Channel
Group Problem Solving Steps (repost)
When teams follow these Group Problem Solving Steps, they are much more likely to reach effective, high-quality decisions and less likely to let ineffective decisions move forward. Thanks to research by Randy Hirokawa and his associates,...
Curated Video
Presentation Techniques
“Presentation Techniques” will help students to learn different ways to present information, including through diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables that can be delivered either through physical or electronic platforms.
Hip Hughes History
Trump and Hitler Compared. (After the Bell )
Is Donald Trump the next Adolf Hitler? The answer is no, so why do people make the connection and after watching Tom Richey's video "Trump & Hitler Compared" • Trump and Hitler ... I just had to respond.
Hip Hughes History
The Alabama Human Life Protection Act: Challenging Roe v Wade
With Alabama directly challenging the historic abortion rights case Roe v Wade, making it illegal with doctors facing 90 years in jail, I thought a video was in order. What does the Alabama bill say and how if at all will it affect...
Curated Video
Boltzmann Brain Paradox Explained in Simple Words
A Boltzmann brain is not real, but what’s fascinating about it is that it thinks it’s real, and all the memories and experiences it has are real. But, of course, this brain is not real. But how would such a brain know that its memories...
Vlogbrothers
Health Care Overhaul Summarized Via MASSIVE PIG
In which John sweats through his shirt while discussing the American health care system and various proposals for reform, including the public option, nonprofit health insurance cooperatives, and continuing to feed the pig.
Curated Video
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Mazz Media
Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States
Exploring Our Nation: Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican Primary and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the 45th President of the United...