TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of werewolves | Craig Thomson
Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. They're especially prominent in European literature and folklore, and often found in cultures where the wolf is the largest natural predator. Over...
TED Talks
Lee Mokobe: A powerful poem about what it feels like to be transgender
"I was the mystery of an anatomy, a question asked but not answered," says poet Lee Mokobe, a TED Fellow, in this gripping and poetic exploration of identity and transition. It's a thoughtful reflection on bodies, and the meanings poured...
TED Talks
TED: Why we need to end the War on Drugs | Ethan Nadelmann
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Is the War on Drugs doing more harm than good? In a bold talk, drug policy reformist Ethan Nadelmann makes an...
SciShow
Why Are We Afraid of the Dark?
Lots of kids are afraid of the dark, and some adults still can't stand sleeping in the complete darkness. But why are we afraid of it?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: An anti-hero of one's own - Tim Adams
How can an anti-hero teach us about the heroic--and sometimes, the unheroic--characteristics that shape a story's protagonist? From jealousy to self-doubt, Tim Adams challenges us to consider how anti-heroes reflect the very mortal...
TED Talks
George Papandreou: Imagine a European democracy without borders
Greece has been the poster child for European economic crisis, but former Prime Minister George Papandreou wonders if it's just a preview of what's to come. “Our democracies," he says, "are trapped by systems that are too big to fail, or...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox
Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn't escape the doubt that she hadn't earned her accomplishments. This feeling of fraudulence is extremely common. Why can't so many of us shake feelings that...
TED Talks
TED: What reality are you creating for yourself? | Isaac Lidsky
Reality isn't something you perceive; it's something you create in your mind. Isaac Lidsky learned this profound lesson firsthand, when unexpected life circumstances yielded valuable insights. In this introspective, personal talk, he...
TED Talks
TED: What fear can teach us | Karen Thompson Walker
Imagine you're a shipwrecked sailor adrift in the enormous Pacific. You can choose one of three directions and save yourself and your shipmates -- but each choice comes with a fearful consequence too. How do you choose? In telling the...
TED Talks
TED: Don't fear intelligent machines. Work with them | Garry Kasparov
We must face our fears if we want to get the most out of technology -- and we must conquer those fears if we want to get the best out of humanity, says Garry Kasparov. One of the greatest chess players in history, Kasparov lost a...
TED Talks
TED: A letter to all who have lost in this era | Anand Giridharadas
Summer, 2016: amid populist revolts, clashing resentments and fear, writer Anand Giridharadas doesn't give a talk but reads a letter. It's from those who have won in this era of change, to those who have, or feel, lost. It confesses to...
TED Talks
TED: Don't fear superintelligent AI | Grady Booch
New tech spawns new anxieties, says scientist and philosopher Grady Booch, but we don't need to be afraid an all-powerful, unfeeling AI. Booch allays our worst (sci-fi induced) fears about superintelligent computers by explaining how...
SciShow
How Facing Your Fears Can Help You Conquer Them
You may have heard that facing your fears is the best way to overcome them, but there’s a little more to it than that.
SciShow
You Can Inherit Fear?
Everyone is afraid of something, and traditionally, we’ve thought that fears are learned. But the key to understanding some fears could lie in our DNA.
SciShow
Humanity’s Deepest, Darkest Fear
Most of us experience specific fears at one point or another, like of death or the future, but psychologists believe there might be one underlying fear from which all others originate.
SciShow
Why You’re More Afraid of Sharks Than Cows
Tons of people are afraid of sharks, but the reasons have a lot more to do with how our brains deal with risk than anything to do with these super cool sea critters. Heads up: This video contains footage of sharks.
Crash Course
Test Anxiety: Crash Course Study Skills
Exams can be terrifying. It's easy to feel like the weight of the world rests in these moments - like this one test determines your grades and, in turn, your whole future - even if you know, rationally, that this isn't really the case....
TED Talks
TED: Why people of different faiths are painting their houses of worship yellow | Nabila Alibhai
Divisions along religious lines are deepening, and we're doubting more and more how much we have in common. How can we stand boldly and visibly together? Inspired by an idea from her collaborator Yazmany Arboleda, place-maker Nabila...
TED Talks
TED: To future generations of women, you are the roots of change | Gloria Steinem
Activist and author Gloria Steinem is an icon of the global feminist movement. She's spent her life defying stereotypes, breaking social barriers and fighting for equality. In conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Steinem...
Curated Video
Courage and Determination: Exploring the Universe of Values and Good Manners
In this video, Nova takes kids on an intergalactic adventure to explore the universe of values and good manners. They learn about courage and how to face their fears through determination and willpower. Nova shares personal stories and...
Curated Video
Overcoming Fears and Being Brave: Kids Planet Space Adventure
In this video, Kids Planet explores the concept of overcoming fears and challenges. Through examples and practical tips, children are encouraged to face their fears and seek help from their parents, teachers, and friends. The video also...
Curated Video
Landmarks - House of The Future
HOUSE OF THE FUTURE THIS IS THE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE OR AT LEAST ONE VERSION OF IT - ON DISPLAY AT THE BELGIUM LIVING TOMORROW CONVENTION. 80 PERCENT OF THE TECHNOLOGY IN THIS HOUSE IS ALREADY ON THE MARKET, THE REST IS NOT FAR AWAY. AS...
Curated Video
What is Stakeholder Management? Project Management in Under 5
Stakeholders will determine the success (or not) of your project. So you need to engage with them. Stakeholder Engagement - or more often known as Stakeholder Management - is one of the most important parts of Project Management. So what...
Curated Video
Probability: Irrational Fears
Why do people fear flying but not coconuts? Or rollercoasters but not ladders? Find out how to calculate the theoretical or experimental probability of events, and why this shows that often the things we fear the most are the least...