TED Talks
TED: 3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace | Melinda Epler
We're taught to believe that hard work and dedication will lead to success, but that's not always the case. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation are among the many factors that affect our chances, says writer...
TED Talks
Melissa Marshall: Talk nerdy to me
Melissa Marshall brings a message to all scientists (from non-scientists): We're fascinated by what you're doing. So tell us about it -- in a way we can understand. In just 4 minutes, she shares powerful tips on presenting complex...
TED Talks
TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat -- and the rise of bite-sized content | Qiuqing Tai
Short videos -- 60 seconds or less, made and shared on apps like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram -- are more than just a fun way to pass the time; they've transformed how we work, communicate and learn. Digital strategist Qiuqing Tai...
TED Talks
TED: An interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter | Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi
Born out of a social media post, the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked discussion about race and inequality across the world. In this spirited conversation with Mia Birdsong, the movement's three founders share what they've learned...
TED Talks
TED: How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas | Manoush Zomorodi
Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas...
TED Talks
Sara Valencia Botto: When do kids start to care about other people's opinions?
Drawing on her research into early childhood development, psychologist Sara Valencia Botto investigates when (and how) children begin to change their behaviors in the presence of others -- and explores what it means for the values we...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What do all languages have in common? | Cameron Morin
Language is endlessly variable. Each of us can come up with an infinite number of sentences in our native language, and we're able to do so from an early age— almost as soon as we start to communicate in sentences. How is this possible?...
TED Talks
TED: The love, forgiveness and healing fathers need | Charles C. Daniels, Jr.
Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the US see their dads less than once a month. Through his advocacy and mental health center, therapist Charles C. Daniels, Jr. empowers...
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Laugh?
Knock knock! Who’s there? It’s Jessi and Squeaks exploring the science of why we laugh!
TED Talks
Howard Rheingold: The new power of collaboration
Howard Rheingold talks about the coming world of collaboration, participatory media and collective action -- and how Wikipedia is really an outgrowth of our natural human instinct to work as a group.
TED Talks
TED: Don't fail fast -- fail mindfully | Leticia Gasca
We celebrate bold entrepreneurs whose ingenuity led them to success, but what happens to those who fail? Far too often, they bury their stories out of shame or humiliation -- and miss out on a valuable opportunity for growth, says author...
Crash Course
Netflix & Chill: Crash Course Philosophy
Last week we talked about language and meaning. Today, Hank explores some of the things that complicate meaning and how we get around that. We’ll explain conversational implicature, the cooperative principle, and the four main maxims of...
TED Talks
TED: What kids can teach adults about asking for help | YeYoon Kim
Do you need some help? It's OK to ask, says YeYoon Kim, a former kindergarten teacher who learned from her students how powerful and courageous it can be to reach out for support. Sharing the story of one of the most difficult periods in...
TED Talks
TED: How to train employees to have difficult conversations | Tamekia MizLadi Smith
It's time to invest in face-to-face training that empowers employees to have difficult conversations, says Tamekia MizLadi Smith. In a witty, provocative talk, Smith shares a workplace training program called "I'm G.R.A.C.E.D." that will...
TED Talks
Steven Petrow: 3 ways to practice civility
What does it mean to be civil? Journalist Steven Petrow looks for answers in the original meaning of the word, showing why civility shouldn't be dismissed as conversation-stifling political correctness or censorship. Learn three ways we...
TED Talks
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand...
TED Talks
TED: Talk about your death while you're still healthy | Michelle Knox
Do you know what you want when you die? Do you know how you want to be remembered? In a candid, heartfelt talk about a subject most of us would rather not discuss, Michelle Knox asks each of us to reflect on our core values around death...
TED Talks
Rebecca Knill: How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf
"Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people...
Crash Course
YouTube Couldn't Exist Without Communications & Signal Processing: Crash Course Engineering #42
Engineering helped make this video possible. This week we’ll look at how it’s possible for you to watch this video with the fundamentals of signal processing. We’ll explore things from Morse Code, to problems like bandwidth capacity and...
TED Talks
How to have constructive conversations | Julia Dhar
We need to figure out how we go into conversations not looking for the victory, but the progress, says world debate champion Julia Dhar. In this practical talk, she shares three essential features of productive disagreements grounded in...
TED Talks
TED: A funny look at the unintended consequences of technology | Chuck Nice
Technology should work for us, but what happens when it doesn't? Comedian Chuck Nice explores the unintended consequences of technological advancement and human interaction -- with hilarious results.
SciShow
What Psychologists Can Tell You About Ghosting
Ghosting is when someone terminates a relationship by ending communications abruptly and without explanation. Whether or not you'd consider ghosting someone might have a lot to do with how you view relationships in general.
TED Talks
TED: How new technology helps blind people explore the world | Chieko Asakawa
How can technology help improve our quality of life? How can we navigate the world without using the sense of vision? Inventor and IBM Fellow Chieko Asakawa, who's been blind since the age of fourteen, is working on answering these...
TED Talks
Sally Kohn: Don't like clickbait? Don't click
Doesn't it seem like a lot of online news sites have moved beyond reporting the news to openly inciting your outrage (and your page views)? News analyst Sally Kohn suggests - don't engage with news that looks like it just wants to make...