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What are Economic Systems?
Different economic systems have been developed to meet the needs and wants of the citizens of a country or society. These systems have distinct advantages and downsides for producers, consumers, and governments.
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
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The Pledge of Allegiance
All across the United States, its citizens regularly stand, with hands on heart, to make the Pledge of Allegiance. But what is it, what does it mean and why is it so important?
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Theseus, Hippolyta, and Philostrate
This video presents an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta, along with Philostrate, highlighting their perspectives on the upcoming royal wedding in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation explores the...
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Hawaii's Fiery Lovers to Enemies Myth
Not all marriages are love stories, and some of them are meant to end. The Hawai’ian volcano goddess Pele was briefly and disdainfully married to the half-pig demigod Kamapua’a before their ugly breakup. This story will allow us to...
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How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many...
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The Taming of the Shrew Resource Movie: Patriarchy
Join us as we delve into Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" and uncover the pervasive theme of patriarchy woven throughout the narrative. In this discussion, we explore how the power dynamics and societal structures of Shakespeare's...
Great Big Story
After Losing His Legs, He Discovered Wheelchair Boxing
Discover the transformative journey of adaptive boxing, where individuals with disabilities redefine their capabilities. Breaking free from societal misconceptions, this boxing community fosters camaraderie, resilience, and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nikhil Goyal - Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty
Dr. Nikhil Goyal, is a sociologist at Wesleyan University and author of the book "Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty." Goyal discusses his research conducted in Kensington, Philadelphia, the poorest neighborhood in...
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Kevin Kumashiro - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In this video, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, interim dean of the School of Education at Hofstra University, addresses concerns surrounding attacks on education and efforts to silence discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He...
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Peace and Equality
This video provides a powerful and insightful overview of the life and impact of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting his role as a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement and his commitment to non-violent...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Larry Sabato - Politics is a Good Thing
Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics and a university professor, discusses his life-long dedication to politics and civic engagement. Having been politically active since he was a seven-year-old...
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Embracing Creativity and Purpose Through Psychosis
This video explores the potential advantages of psychotic experiences, such as enhanced creativity and the capacity for deep introspection. For Dara Sanandaji, this introspection led to profound personal growth, a renewed sense of...
Great Big Story
Coletes que salvam vidas
Muitos refugiados que chegam à Europa usam colete salva-vidas durante sua jornada. Conheça uma iniciativa de Amsterdã que recicla esses coletes e ajuda os refugiados a criarem raízes em sua nova casa.
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Rising Trend: Young Chinese Embrace Cosmetic Surgery for Beauty and Success
The video highlights the rising trend of cosmetic surgery among young Chinese, particularly college students, seeking to enhance their appearance for personal and professional reasons. Beijing's Evercare Hospital has capitalized on this...
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What are an Organization's Social Responsibilities under CSR?
The Triple Bottom Line that I discussed in an earlier video suggests businesses focus on Profits, People, and Planet. So, what is the Corporate Social Responsibility toward our society (people)?
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What is PESTLE Analysis?
In this video, I want to answer the question, what is PESTLE Analysis?
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National Culture within an Organization: Geert Hofstede's 6 Cultural Dimensions
In his book, Culture’s Consequences, Dutch cultural psychologist Geert Hofstede, brought the term Organizational Culture into common use. His original work at IBM identified 4 dimensions of national culture. Later, he extended this to 6...
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Robin Fincham: Three Levels of Organizational Power
Etzioni talked about the types of Power that organizations wield. But where does it come from? Robin Fincham, a British academic, has given us a helpful analysis of three levels from which organizational power emanates.
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Introduction to Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture sits in the background of an organization: Collective patterns of behavior: its habits and rituals. It’s like the organization’s personality.
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Solitude and Intensity: the Romantic Style of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's poetry frequently incorporates the color white, not as a symbol of purity or innocence, but as an emblem of intense emotion and passion, exemplified by her use of "white heat" as a metaphor for the soul's fervor....
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Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition: Making Scientific Discoveries Accessible to All
The Royal Society's annual summer Science exhibition showcases scientific discoveries simply and entertainingly, aiming to inspire young people, particularly students, to engage with science. From accurately recording the effects of past...
Financial Times
How do you actually rewild a property?
FT Food Revolution - The word rewilding can conjure up images of going back in time to a landscape of wild animals and deep forest. Its popularity is growing in the UK, but how exactly do you go about rewilding, and why is it being...
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Soaring profits put oil and gas 'supermajors' in the spotlight
FT Moral Money - Over the past year, high energy prices have brought the global fossil fuel producers an extraordinary flow of wealth. The FT's Simon Mundy looks at the question this raises over their obligation to society and to the...