SciShow
There's More Than One Bipolar Disorder
There are a number of stereotypes about bipolar disorder, but they stray pretty far from what the reality is—especially since there are multiple subtypes that all have their own sets of symptoms.
Crash Course
Moonlight: Crash Course Film Criticism
Moonlight is a hard-edged yet beautifully made story about a black American dealing with his sexuality in a sometimes unforgiving and violent world. Its director, Barry Jenkins, uses every trick in the filmmaking book to put us in the...
SciShow
Juvenoia: The Psychology Behind Millennial Bashing
If you hate avocado-toast-loving, technology-addicted millennials, you might hate them for the wrong reasons.
TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
TED Talks
TED: The stories behind The New Yorker's iconic covers | Franeoise Mouly
Meet Franeoise Mouly, The New Yorker's art director. For the past 24 years, she's helped decide what appears on the magazine's famous cover, from the black-on-black depiction of the Twin Towers the week after 9/11 to a recent,...
TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
TED Talks
TED: Can prejudice ever be a good thing? | Paul Bloom
We often think of bias and prejudice as rooted in ignorance. But as psychologist Paul Bloom seeks to show, prejudice is often natural, rational ... even moral. The key, says Bloom, is to understand how our own biases work -- so we can...
SciShow
How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores
It turns out stereotypes can affect you-whether you believe in them or not.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can stereotypes ever be good? | Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho
In 2007, researchers surveyed 180 teachers to understand if they held stereotypes about their students. The most commonly held opinion was that Asian students were significantly more industrious, intelligent, and gentle. This might seem...
Wonderscape
Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals
Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, and debunk common misconceptions surrounding their intelligence and behavior. Learn about the origins of the Neanderthal species, their coexistence with...
Curated Video
What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Native America
Why aren’t Native people– and their stories – ever the crux of your favorite films? From films used as a tool of genocidal propaganda, to award-winning Indigenous stories in Hollywood, how far has Indigenous media representation come and...
Curated Video
Tommy Orange
Tommy Orange, a groundbreaking Indigenous American author, illuminates urban Indigenous experiences with a unique narrative.
Curated Video
Stereotypes: The Truth Behind Cultural Clichés
Stereotypes are often understood solely as common beliefs about a particular category or group of people, including their personality, appearance, or abilities. However, they also serve as mental shortcuts, helping us generalize, reduce...
Great Big Story
She_s Bringing Ballet to the Streets of New York
A story of determination, representation, and empowerment through ballet, challenging stereotypes and inspiring inner-city communities.
Great Big Story
The Salam Stars Are the Changing Face of Basketball
Meet the Slam School Stars, an all-female Muslim varsity basketball team breaking stereotypes on and off the court. Led by senior captain Joumana Bedouin, these teenage girls from Slam School play with passion, representing not only...
Curated Video
Cultural Conversion
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) discusses Chinese perceptions of America.
Curated Video
What Everyone Thinks AI Is vs Reality
What stereotypes do you believe about AI? Let me know in the comments and we can discuss :)
Curated Video
Mindsets and Gender
Psychologist Carol Dweck (Stanford) discusses the links between mindsets and gender.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Peter Gottschalk - Religious Intolerance
Conflict between Islamic, Hindu, Christian, and scientific traditions, and how antagonism shapes cultural and political debate – fueling Islamophobia and other discrimination – form the basis of Peter Gottschalk’s work. As well as...
Mediacorp
Exploring Poverty in Singapore
This video focuses on government handouts and there attempts to bridge the ever widening class gap. Furthermore, it questions whether it is structural or social factors which best explain the class disparity. Regardless of Class part 7/8
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Avi Ben Zeev - Diversifying Education and Workforce
Avi received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Yale University in 1997 and have taught and conducted research at Brown University and at Williams College before joining the faculty at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in 2001....
Science360
Fossilized skull reveals origins of a 250-million-year-old shark-like fish!
In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we learn about a new app for bird watchers, girls and stereotypes, beluga whale migration and, finally, the discovery of a 250-million-year-old shark-like fish. Check it out!
Mediacorp
Examining Wealth Disparity and Social Integration in Singapore
This video focuses on whether it is possible to break down preconceived ideas and stereotypes and live in an integrated class society. Regardless of Class part 4/8
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks about challenging stereotypes
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...