TED Talks
TED: Courage, the most important virtue | Bari Weiss
In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Bari Weiss highlights why courage is the most important virtue in today's polarized world. She shares examples of people who have spoken up...
PBS
Gerald Ford (Jan. 14, 1991)
An interview with former President Gerald Ford on the prospect of the United States going to war in the Persian Gulf, following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
TED Talks
Aja Monet and phillip agnew: A love story about the power of art as organizing
In a lyrical talk full of radical imagination, poet Aja Monet and community organizer phillip agnew share the story of how they fell in love and what they've learned about the powerful connection between great social movements and...
TED Talks
TED: The psychology of inequality and political division | Keith Payne
If we want to fix our politics, we have to do something about inequality, says social psychologist Keith Payne. Showing how economic inequality changes the way people see and behave towards one another, Payne helps explain the rise of...
Crash Course
Personhood: Crash Course Philosophy
Now that we’ve started talking about identity, today Hank tackles the question of personhood. Philosophers have tried to assess what constitutes personhood with a variety of different criteria, including genetic, cognitive, social,...
TED Talks
TED: Can beauty open our hearts to difficult conversations? | Titus Kaphar
An artwork's color or composition can pull you in -- and put you on the path to having important and difficult conversations, says artist Titus Kaphar. In this stunning talk, he reflects on his artistic evolution and takes us on a tour...
SciShow
Define "beach." | Tangents Clip #shorts #SciShow #SciShowTangents
Define "beach." | Tangents Clip #shorts #SciShow #SciShowTangents
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is time travel possible? - Colin Stuart
Time travel is a staple of science fiction stories, but is it actually possible? It turns out nature does allow a way of bending time, an exciting possibility suggested by Albert Einstein when he discovered special relativity over one...
PBS
Are LOLCats and Internet Memes Art?
We've all seen and shared a few LOLCats and Internet Memes in our time, but is it possible that these images and videos are actually a new form of art? Idea Channel takes a closer look at how memes function in our new interconnected...
SciShow
3 Strategies to (Kind of) Change Someone’s Opinions
You might not be able to completely reverse a person’s stance on any given issue, but you might be able to change their mind a little by presenting your argument in just the right way.
Curated Video
Don't Get Fired: The Secret to Not Getting Fired
Before you aim for promotion, focus on not getting fired. Here’s a question I was asked: why were you fired? If you haven't been what is your secret? I've never been fired but I did leave a job as a project manager and consultant. I held...
Curated Video
Getting Agreement by Slicing up the Pie
It’s a thankless task trying to get an agreement from someone who disagrees with you. It is far easier to start from a base of agreement. It’s a bit like slicing up a pie.
All Ears English
1941 - What Is Critical Race Theory?
Have you heard the term critical race theory? Today Lindsay and Aubrey give you a high-level overview of the debate going on today in American culture and you'll get the vocabulary you need to start conversations about this crucial topic.
Curated Video
Dramatic Arguments
This video discusses the use of dramatic dialogue in a literary piece by analyzing it for a claim, soundness of reasoning, and relevancy.
Curated Video
Supporting or Limiting Technological Developments
Supporting or Limiting Technological Developments Community shows how community concerns can support or limit technological developments.
Curated Video
I Think Because
The video “I Think Because” discusses opinions and gives examples of opinion and factual statements.
Curated Video
Navigating Conflict: Cooling Off and Seeking Solutions Part 1
In Part 1 of the "Navigating Conflict" series, Kevin discusses the inevitability of conflicts and their impact on social and academic life. He introduces the importance of cooling off before attempting to resolve conflicts and emphasizes...
The Learning Depot
How to Write a Thesis Statement | Argumentative Essay
In this video, we take a look at the thesis statement for the argumentative essay. There are five elements of a strong thesis statement. Examples are given.
Curated Video
How To Be More Diplomatic & Polite - Business English
"There are times when we need to be direct in business, but there are also times when we need to be more diplomatic and polite. In this Business English lesson, I share 6 great tips to help you communicate successfully in meetings,...
PBS
Love and Money
Nothing is less romantic than talking to your partner about their financial history, but finances cause major stresses in relationships. A lot of these stresses can be tackled by communicating without judgment. Here are 5 financial...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is consciousness inexplicible?
Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...
Curated Video
What Exactly is Spacetime? Explained in Ridiculously Simple Words
Spacetime, as a concept, is related to a space that consists of 4 dimensions instead of the regular 3-dimensional space. As early as 1905, Einstein proposed a now widely popular theory that the speed of light is independent of the motion...
Curated Video
How to Write a Convincing Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a convincing thesis statement. She emphasizes the importance of choosing a realistic and fixable problem as the topic, and then provides guidance on how to formulate an opinion and support...
Rachel's English
3-syllable Word Stress
Study word stress and three-syllable words that have stress on the last syllable: volunteer, guarantee. How many words can you come up with? Add to the list in the comments below.