TED Talks
TED: Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi
Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, highlighting three key problems with cutting-edge large language models (including some funny instances of them...
TED Talks
TED: Deep learning, neural networks and the future of AI | Yann LeCun
Yann LeCun, the chief AI scientist at Facebook, helped develop the deep learning algorithms that power many artificial intelligence systems today. In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, LeCun discusses his current research into...
Crash Course
What Is Sociology?: Crash Course Sociology
Today we kick off Crash Course Sociology by explaining what exactly sociology is. We’ll introduce the sociological perspective and discuss how sociology differentiates itself from the other social sciences. We’ll also explore what...
TED Talks
Alejandro Aravena: My architectural philosophy? Bring the community into the process
When asked to build housing for 100 families in Chile ten years ago, Alejandro Aravena looked to an unusual inspiration: the wisdom of favelas and slums. Rather than building a large building with small units, he built flexible...
TED Talks
Lawrence Lessig: Laws that choke creativity
Lawrence Lessig, the Net’s most celebrated lawyer, cites John Philip Sousa, celestial copyrights and the "ASCAP cartel" in his argument for reviving our creative culture.
Crash Course
Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the roots of the American Revolution. The Revolution did not start on July 4, 1776. The Revolutionary War didn't start on July 4 either. (as you remember, I'm sure, the Revolution and the...
TED Talks
TED: What Americans agree on when it comes to health | Rebecca Onie
We may not be as deeply divided as we think -- at least when it comes to health, says Rebecca Onie. In a talk that cuts through the noise, Onie shares research that shows how, even across economic, political and racial divides, Americans...
Crash Course
Plato and Aristotle: Crash Course History of Science
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TED Talks
Steven Pinker: Human nature and the blank slate
Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate argues that all humans are born with some innate traits. Here, Pinker talks about his thesis, and why some people found it incredibly upsetting.
TED Talks
TED: The invisible life hidden beneath Antarctica's ice | Ariel Waldman
In this tour of the microscopic world, explorer and artist Ariel Waldman introduces the charismatic creatures lurking beneath Antarctica's massive ice sheet, the largest on earth. From "cuddly" water bears to geometric algae made of...
Curated Video
Lessons learned from United Airlines passenger blunder?
Our weekend business panel discusses the fallout from last week's incident in which a passenger was violently dragged off a United Express plane in Chicago
Curated Video
Strength Training vs. Cardio Training in Female Bodybuilding
Howcast - Learn the difference between strength training and cardio training from personal trainer Erin Sharoni in this Howcast workout video.
Curated Video
How to Plan a Trip to Caracas
Howcast - Although Caracas has a high crime rate and volatile political climate, it remains one of the major cosmopolitan cities in South America. Take the right precautions before you go to ensure you'll have a great time once you arrive.
Curated Video
How to Be a Good Houseguest
Howcast - There’s an art to being a good houseguest – now you can master it.
Curated Video
How to Improve Your Bike's Night Visibility
Howcast - Appropriate gear and lighting are essential for safety when riding a bike at night.
Curated Video
How to Travel Abroad without Getting Arrested, Kidnapped, or Killed
Howcast - The world can be a dangerous place. Follow these tips to stay safe and sound.
Curated Video
What Justin Bieber's Palm Reveals
Howcast -Learn what Justin Bieber's palm reveals from psychotherapist and palm reading expert Ellen Goldberg, M.A. in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Find Your Happy Weight
A happier alternative to the cycle of weight loss and gain is to achieve a weight you and your doctor can both live with.
Curated Video
People behind Regina election attack billboards won't disclose who they are or who's paying the bill
An organization paying for attack billboards during Regina's municipal election refuses to disclose who is behind it.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tommie Shelby - The Idea of Prison Abolition
Tommie Shelby, a professor at Harvard University, explores the idea of prison abolition, a concept often dismissed as unrealistic. He explains that abolitionists argue prisons are both ineffective and immoral, and that mass incarceration...
Makematic
Common Sense
Published in 1776, Thomas Paine's 47-page pamphlet, "Common Sense", sold hundreds of thousands of copies across the colonies. By employing relatable language and Biblical references, it rallied many to the cause of American independence.
Makematic
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's visionary writings, advocating freedom and democracy, were instrumental in shaping the United States' fight for independence. Explore his remarkable journey, from campaigning for higher pay as a tax collector in England,...
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Documents You Need to Know
Good techs must be comfortable with the common documentation used by IT departments everywhere. From hardware inventory to network diagrams to the many policies used in our industry, tech should know when and how documentation comes into...
Curated Video
Deep Learning - Artificial Neural Networks with Tensorflow - How to Choose Hyperparameters
In this video, we will understand how to choose hyperparameters. This clip is from the chapter "Feedforward Artificial Neural Networks" of the series "Deep Learning - Artificial Neural Networks with TensorFlow".In this section, we will...