Curated Video
Investigating Praise
Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck describes her research on how praising children for their intelligence is often counterproductive, reinforcing a fixed mindset, while praising them for the effort they make instead promotes a...
Curated Video
Mindscans
Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck describes some fascinating studies using brain-scanning technology to study mindsets and intelligence, demonstrating that we have far more control over our brains than we once thought.
Curated Video
The Untold Unbreakable Code
Native American Code Talkers used their own indigenous dialects to bamboozle enemy code breakers and help Allied forces to win two World Wars.
Curated Video
The Secrets of the Zimmermann Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram, a secret message from Germany to Mexico during the First World War, ended the United States’ neutrality and sealed the fate of the Central Powers.
Curated Video
Ghost Army
The WWII 23rd Headquarters Special Troops – otherwise known as the Ghost Army – was a top secret tactical deception unit deployed by the US Army during the Second World War to fool the enemy by any means necessary.
Curated Video
Operation Paperclip
Operation Paperclip saw around 1,600 Nazi scientists recruited by US intelligence to aid American innovation. As a result, none were ever held accountable for their crimes.
Neuro Transmissions
The dubious claims of brain training (and what actually works)
Brain training has gotten a bad rep for saying they prevent Alzheimer’s disease or boost you to 200 IQ. But does that mean you should uninstall all your apps? Well, turns out that not all brain training is created equal. Find out what...
Curated Video
Taking Control Pt. 1: The Power of Self-Discipline over IQ
In this episode, our host, Kevin, takes you on a fascinating journey exploring the concept of intelligence, IQ, and how they influence success. But there’s a twist – Kevin explains why self-discipline, or taking control of your actions,...
Science ABC
What Is Common Sense… Really?
One of the simplest ways to intuitively understand what "common sense" means is by dividing it into two words – “common” and “sense.” “Common” implies that there is something available to everyone that can be freely used by common people...
Curated Video
Ultimate ASP.NET 5 Web API Development Guide - Implement Repository Pattern - Part 1
This is the first of the two-part video to implement the repository pattern. This clip is from the chapter "REST API Development Best Practices" of the series "Ultimate ASP.NET Core Web API Development Guide".This section focuses on the...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Nervous Systems - The Hippocampus
Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. This video looks at the different areas of the brain. The hippocampus which helps us to form memories, learn and have emotions. The...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Robert J. Sternberg - Successful Intelligence
Robert J. Sternberg was most recently President and Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Wyoming. Before that, he was Provost, Senior Vice President, Regents Professor of Psychology and Education, and George Kaiser...
de Dicto
Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi: Connecting concepts between robotics and biology
How do you connect the biological and psychological concepts to robotics and bring them back to the original biology? Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi, Part 3
Let's Tute
Understanding the Brain: Lobes, Functions, and More
In this video, we learn about the different parts of the brain and their functions. We explore the left-right conflict of the brain, the importance of the cerebrum and its lobes, the role of the cerebellum in body movement, and the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Scott Barry Kaufman - Creativity and Intelligence
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, cognitive psychologist, is the author of Ungifted, Intelligence Redefined and adjunct assistant professor of psychology at New York University. In this video he discusses the roles of creativity and intelligence...
de Dicto
Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi: Building entire systems
How do you go from identifying a single method to building an entire system? Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi, Part 4
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Allison Kaufman - Animal Creativity and Innovation
Allison B. Kaufman, PhD is a research scientist with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut, where she also teaches as a adjunct professor in the departments of Marine Biology and Psychology....
Institute of Art and Ideas
March of the Machines (long form version)
Evil artificial intelligences are luckily confined to fiction. Yet leading scientists claim that intelligent machines are 'the most serious threat facing mankind'. Are they right or could a mind free from human prejudices create a better...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
James C. Kaufman - College Admissions and Creativity
James C. Kaufman, PhD, is a professor of educational psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. An internationally recognized leader in the field of creativity, he is the author/editor of more than 35...
Curated Video
A Story About IQ and Intelligence
The video is about a person's experience growing up with a father who values intelligence above all else, and their decision to not open an IQ test envelope and instead focus on other aspects of their life. The video also includes five...
The Wall Street Journal
Cybersecurity and National Security
Examine the intersection of cybercrime and national defense, including protecting critical infrastructure, defending against political meddling and securing companies' intellectual property.
Flame Media
Crystallised Intelligence vs Fluid Intelligence
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson puts brain training to the test as he undergoes a radical brain makeover. The cutting edge new science of brain plasticity has found that anyone can become...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
Capitalism may not be much in fashion among younger Americans these days, but renowned University of Illinois at Chicago economist Deirdre McCloskey believes the system holds the key to expanded prosperity and human liberation. In this...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy-Segment 2
As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce held a symposium on "Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy" on July 27, 2010 in Washington DC....