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...
Curated Video
Utopian creations at first-ever London Design Biennale
UK DESIGN BIENNALESOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 7:06SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionLondon, UK - 6 September 20161. Various of...
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
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...
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
Bloomberg
Lloyds Banking Group to Cut Jobs, Close Branches
Oct. 6 ""Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde reports on Lloyds Banking Group planning to cut thousands of jobs and close branches as Britains largest retail lender adopts a new digital strategy. She speaks to Mark Barton, Anna Edwards and Manus...
Bridgeman Arts
Thomas More, Utopia
A clip based on Holbein the Younger's famous portrait of the humanist and philosopher Sir Thomas More, from the first illustrations and lithographies depicting the ""Island of Utopia"" (term coined by More) to the tragic conclusion of...
Bridgeman Arts
Luciano Laurana - View of an Ideal City, or The City of God
A detailed view of Luciano Laurana's ""View of an Ideal City, or The City of God"".
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Controversial Slovenian band set to perform in N Korea
CLEAN : Controversial Slovenian band set to perform in N Korea
The School of Life
Political Theory - Karl Marx
Every political theory needs a devil's advocate. Discussing Karl Marx with your classroom creates a healthy debate about the pros and cons of the capitalistic system and government. Last in a series of 13, the video includes primary...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Overview of Twentieth Century and Modernism: Lesson 1
This lesson will present an overview of some of the cultural and historical influences on the development of modernism. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Overview of Twentieth Century and Modernism."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Suprematism and Constructivism: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore Suprematism and Constructivism. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Suprematism and Constructivism."