TED Talks
TED: Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin
When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and another where it leads to chaos and conflict. Sociologist Ruha Benjamin is here with a more...
PBS
Conversation with Toni Morrison (Mar. 9, 1998) (8:44)
A conversation with the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist about her book, "Paradise."
Crash Course
Reform and Revolution 1815-1848: Crash Course European History
In the aftermath of the revolutions and upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Europe, there was a hunger for reform across the continent. Reformers like Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and Auguste Comte proposed radical new ideas, and at...
Curated Video
Teezo Touchdown On Collaborating With Travis Scott On Modern Jam
Rap and hip hop star Teezo Touchdown tells Chase B the story of how he and Travis Scott collaborated on Modern Jam on Scott's album Utopia. Teezo Touchdown has also collaborated with musicians like Drake & Tyler, The Creator.
Curated Video
Fortune Global Forum 2024: Building the Future
Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Director, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) In conversation with: Clay Chandler, Fortune
Curated Video
Golding's use of setting in 'Lord of the Flies'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how the settings represent the characters. Key learning points: - Golding uses contrasting imagery to present the island as a utopian paradise that has the potential to corrupt. - Golding uses the setting to...
Curated Video
How to Avoid Running Out of Water
Fresh water issues are getting harder to ignore. In the next five years, half the world’s population will live in a water-stressed area. Drought-stricken cities like San Francisco have started requiring large commercial building to...
Science ABC
Is The 'Sunken City' Of Atlantis Real?
We do not know for sure if the sunken city of Atlantis is real. The only written record of its existence is from the great philosopher Plato. Even the location of this utopia is a mystery. Many different locations have been proposed as...
PBS
History of Socialism in America
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long history of Socialism in America. From the...
Hip Hughes History
19th Century Utopism: The Oneida Community
Take a looksy at a free love commune of the 19th century, the Oneida Community in the heart of NY State.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bill Ayers - Education as a Human Right
William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (retired), founder of both the Small Schools Workshop and the Center for Youth and Society, taught courses in...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
When the Slogans Stop Working
In part 3 of INET's interview, Raghuram Rajan says: "The left and the right have a common diagnosis of the problem: the government is captured by big business. Marx said 'Get rid of big buiness.' Stigler said 'Get rid of government.'"...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The origins and reception of 1984
What were the origins of 1984? How much is 1984 about surveillance technology? What was the reception of 1984 at the time? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey Part 2
Curated Video
8+ IELTS Vocabulary for Hopes and Dreams
Today you’ll learn 8+ vocabulary for speaking and writing about hopes and dreams on your IELTS Exam. [ This is a likely function you will have to express on the IELTS Speaking Exam, and you could also use these words in your Task 2...
Curated Video
Is The 'Sunken City' Of Atlantis Real?
We do not know for sure if the sunken city of Atlantis is real. The only written record of its existence is from the great philosopher Plato. Even the location of this utopia is a mystery. Many different locations have been proposed as...
Next Animation Studio
Walmart billionaire to build $400 billion city in desert
Walmart billionaire Marc Lore has launched a jaw-dropping project to build a $400 billion utopian city in the middle of the American desert.
Mediacorp
Politics, Identity, and Nationalism in India
In this video, a sociologist explores the influence of politics on identity in India. He discusses how old divisions of caste and religion are resurfacing and being exploited by politicians. The sociologist emphasizes the importance of...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The ongoing relevance of 1984 and beyond
Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 3
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Keynes' Vision of Utopia
In part 7 of INET's interview with Robert Skidelsky, he relates Keynes' utopia to Marx's, and has some final thoughts about "The Return of the Master"
Englishing
ESL - Dystopian Literature Characteristics
What is a dystopia society? What are the characteristics of dystopian literature? What are some examples of dystopia literature? These and more are some of the questions Mr. P. will answer during this lesson. This lesson is designed for...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The re-emergence and influence of 1984
Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1
Curated Video
Design Biennale brings Utopia to London
The first ever London Design Biennale has opened in the British capital. It features a sprawling show of work by 37 countries curated under the theme ‘Utopia by Design’, in reference to Thomas More’s influential work of fiction ‘Utopia’....
Bloomberg
Trump Committed to Bank Regulatory Relief, Says ABA CEO
Mar.09 -- Robert Nichols, chief executive officer at American Bankers Association, discusses the commitment of President Donald Trump to reduce the regulatory burden on banks following a White House listening session with CEOs of...
Sky News
Profile on the Aboriginal Community of Utopia
Profile on the Aboriginal Community of Utopia