TED Talks
TED: The illusion of consciousness | Dan Dennett
Philosopher Dan Dennett makes a compelling argument that not only don't we understand our own consciousness, but that half the time our brains are actively fooling us.
SciShow
Video Games Hack Your Brain (In a Fun Way)
Most of us can probably think of a time when we were enjoying a video game and then suddenly...it's 2 am. And that may not be entirely your fault! Video games are designed with elements that suck you in and put you in a state of flow,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to get better at video games, according to babies | Brian Christian
In 2013, a group of researchers wanted to create an AI system that could beat every Atari game. They developed a system called Deep Q Networks (DQN) and less than two years later, it was superhuman. But there was one notable exception....
Crash Course
The Dawn of Video Games: Crash Course Games
Over the next few episodes we're going to talk about the history of video games. Today, we're going to start with the first re-programmable computers in the 1940's. Now, these computers were serious tools. They were for codebreaking and...
Crash Course
The Olympics, FIFA, and why we love sports: Crash Course Games
Today, John Green is going to be your substitute teacher as we dive into the world of sports! Now ��_sports��_ is a pretty broad genre of game, we probably couldn't even cover them in an entire series, but today we're going to do...
SciShow
Are Violent Video Games Bad For You?
You might have heard that playing violent video games makes people more aggressive, but is it true or is it just a myth?
PBS
Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool?
Some experts have brought Minecraft into the classroom, allowing teachers to customize lessons and students to engage with concepts in new ways. And while educational games aren't new, Minecraft has some unique advantages that could...
Crash Course
Atari and the Business of Video Games: Crash Course Games
Today, Andre is going to talk about the rise of Atari and with it the rise of the video game industry. So if you remember from last episode, we mentioned that the first arcade machine, Galaxy Game, happened to have a coin slot, but this...
TED Talks
Paul Debevec: Animating a photo-real digital face
Computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes.
PBS
Are We Living in an Ancestor Simulation? ft. Neil deGrasse T
The idea that our reality is a simulation is not as far-fetched as you may think. Many philosophers, scientists and tech-billionaires are seriously considering not just the possibility but the high probability that our civilization may...
Crash Course
The Video Game Crash of 1983: Crash Course Games
So the 1980s was the golden age of arcade games. Games like Donkey Kong, Pac- Man, Space Invaders, and Centipede had become a cultural phenomenon. These games had expanded the gamer demographic and even encouraged the rise of competitive...
Crash Course
Nintendo and a New Standard for Video Games: Crash Course Games
So we ended the last episode at the North American Video Game Crash of 1983, and even though the video game market had collapsed in the United States, demand for video games remained strong in Europe and Asia. Nintendo of Japan,...
SciShow
The Biggest Volcano and Small Testes
Hank reviews the latest in science news, including the discovery of Element 115, the biggest volcano on Earth, and new insights into what it might mean to have small testicles.
SciShow
Awesome Inventions by African Americans
Who invented microphones, PCs, and video game consoles? In honor of Black History Month, Hank talks about some African Americans scientist/inventors who've helped make all our lives more awesome.
Crash Course
Educational Games: Crash Course Games
Chess, Number Munchers, The Oregon Trail! Today, we're going to talk about gaming's role in education. Now technically all games have an educational component, because games are defined by their rules and players have to learn those...
Curated Video
Inclusion: Embracing Differences and Building Connections
In this video, Shanya the sheep and her shepherd friend Liam teach us about the value of inclusion. They explain that inclusion is accepting and learning from each other, regardless of our differences. Through their stories and examples,...
Curated Video
Learning the Importance of Moderation
In this video, the Oryx teaches children about the importance of moderation in various aspects of life. Through the story of Basil, a boy addicted to video games, they learn about balancing leisure activities with responsibilities,...
Bedtime History
History of Toys and Toy Making for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting history of toys and the art of toy making. From ancient civilizations to modern-day marvels, explore how toys have evolved through the ages, reflecting the societies and technologies...
Healthcare Triage
Are Video Games GOOD for Kids?
Many people like to argue about whether video games cause violence, but what about evidence for the positive effects games might have? The research is out there, so what do we think about it?
Curated Video
Are Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time?
Greg’s kids are allowed on their digital devices until lunch time and, because of this, they often spend their weekend mornings glued to a screen. Is this bad for their mental and social development? Greg brings this question to Prof....
Curated Video
Pioneer Families and Their Children
Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.
Great Big Story
Were Totino's the Best Sleepover Snack.
Take a trip down memory lane to November 1996, a time when sleepovers were incomplete without the iconic elements of the era. Space Jam lighting up theaters, Eminem's debut album hitting the airwaves, and the farewell episode of Teenage...
Great Big Story
Meet Nintendo's Original Gaming Master
Explore the fascinating story of Howard Phillips, the man behind Nintendo's rise in the US market. From his humble beginnings in the shipping warehouse to becoming the iconic Gamemaster, Howard's passion for gaming and dedication to...
Great Big Story
Meet Nintendo's Original Gaming Master
Explore the fascinating story of Howard Phillips, the man behind Nintendo's rise in the US market. From his humble beginnings in the shipping warehouse to becoming the iconic Gamemaster, Howard's passion for gaming and dedication to...