TED Talks
Rachel Botsman: The currency of the new economy is trust
There's been an explosion of collaborative consumption -- web-powered sharing of cars, apartments, skills. Rachel Botsman explores the currency that makes systems like Airbnb and Taskrabbit work: trust, influence, and what she calls...
TED Talks
TED: The refugee crisis is a test of our character | David Miliband
Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. It's not just a crisis; it's a test of who we are and what we stand for, says David Miliband -- and each of us has a personal responsibility to...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Zeus' test | Iseult Gillespie
It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, asking for food and shelter. But, again and again, they were turned away. Soon, there was just one door left:...
TED Talks
TED: How adoption worked for me | Christopher Ategeka
Talent is universal, but opportunity isn't, says TED Fellow Christopher Ategeka. In this charming, hopeful talk, Ategeka tells his story of being orphaned at a young age -- and how being adopted gave him the chance to experience a new...
TED Talks
TED: Why you should talk to strangers | Kio Stark
When you talk to strangers, you're making beautiful interruptions into the expected narrative of your daily life -- and theirs, says Kio Stark. In this delightful talk, Stark explores the overlooked benefits of pushing past our default...
TED Talks
TED: Why some people are more altruistic than others | Abigail Marsh
Why do some people do selfless things, helping other people even at risk to their own well-being? Psychology researcher Abigail Marsh studies the motivations of people who do extremely altruistic acts, like donating a kidney to a...
TED Talks
Hannah Brencher: Love letters to strangers
Hannah Brencher's mother always wrote her letters. So when she felt herself bottom into depression after college, she did what felt natural -- she wrote love letters and left them for strangers to find. The act has become a global...
SciShow
Does Your Dog Love You?
You might love your good, sweet pupper, but can you ever truly be sure if they love you back?
SciShow
How Much Does Your ‘Type’ Really Matter
Everybody has their own preferences for ideal romantic partners. But what affects you when you decide your “type," and do those types even matter?
Seven Dimensions
Introduce and Talk About Yourself in Conversation
Meeting new people can be daunting, especially if you feel shy, but this program will help you introduce and talk about yourself with confidence. Learn to describe yourself briefly, ask engaging friendly questions. Psychologists Eve Ash...
Curated Video
Strangers and Bullies
Dr. Forrester explains how to manage emergencies in a calm and precise ways.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Robert Waldinger, MD - The Importance of Relationships
Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School, leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of adult life ever conducted. Over 85 years, the study has focused on relationships and their...
Curated Video
"The Strangers' Case" Speech from Sir Thomas More
On May 1, 1517 — now referred to as Evil may Day — riots broke out in London as a response to an influx of immigrant workers. Eighty years later, a play was written that includes some of these events. The play, called Sir Thomas More,...
Seven Dimensions
Leap out of Loneliness
Learn about the impact of loneliness and how it affects health and wellbeing; Understand how to get out of a loneliness rut; Discover that people are more receptive than you might expect; Learn ways to make a connection with others;
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Top 5 Quirks of Raising a Bilingual Child - German Learning Tips #43 - Deutsch lernen
My daughter is growing up learning German. While this is usually great, there are a few things that occasionally happen that may present some problems. Here are a few quirks of raising a bilingual kid.
Curated Video
Losing The Sharp Edges
Sign language linguist Carol Padden describes how smaller languages are often much more impenetrable to outsiders than larger languages, due to a combination of grammatical structure and common sense of reference.
Curated Video
What is the Mayflower Compact?
A short agreement by the Pilgrims and other colonists on board the Mayflower set in motion a system of government that inspired our country’s founding documents.
Schooling Online
Tennessee Williams A Steetcar Named Desire - Scenes 9-11 Summary
Stanley has finally unmasked Blanche for the liar she is. Mitch also confronts Blanche about her secrets – will she own up to any of it? It all leads to a final showdown between Blanche and Stanley. Will Blanche be able to rise from the...
Healthcare Triage
Strangers Aren't Going to Poison Your Kids' Halloween Candy
Have you heard the scary news reports of how people are going to taint kids' candy with pot now that it's getting more legal? There's no evidence for that. There's also no evidence that strangers poison kids' Halloween candy in general....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Face to Face Conversation
Face-to-face conversation is more important than ever. Communicating in an embodied, face-to-face vs online has many advantages and the lack of these embodied conversations can contribute to loneliness, depression, and sense of...
Mediacorp
Addressing Religious Prejudice in Singapore
This video highlights the importance of addressing both terrorism and Islamophobia in Singapore. The video emphasizes the need for dialogue and education to combat religious prejudice and promote religious literacy among Singaporeans....
The Art Assignment
Take a photo of a family member you don't know very well. | Laurel Nakadate | The Art Assignment
Laurel Nakadate makes art by connecting with strangers, and she wants you to do this, too! She gives us the challenge of finding little known family members and making their photographic portrait. Sarah also discusses photography as an...
Seven Dimensions
Building a Strong and Collaborative Team
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and adaptability in the workplace. They highlight the value of contributing ideas, being engaged in meetings, and taking initiative to solve problems. The...
Healthcare Triage
There's No Pot In Your Kid's Candy
There's a whole new candy myth out there: Poisoning of kids by marijuana-candy. SPOILER: It isn't happening.