Institute for New Economic Thinking
Young People Drive All Intellectual Revolutions - Martin Wolf
The Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times explains why young people ALWAYS are behind the creation of new paradigms and fundamentally new ideas.
Brian McLogan
Determine the area of a parallelogram when not given the height
👉 Learn all about Area and Perimeter. In this playlist, we will explore how to determine the area and perimeter of 2-dimensional figures. We will also look into combinations of figures. The focus will be on rectangles, squares,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Advice to Young Economists
Leading Economists and Professors inspire the next generation of economists by giving advice on what to study and why the future is so open and promising.
Brian McLogan
What are the formulas for angles inside or on a circle for their arcs
Learn the essential definitions of the parts of a circle. A secant line to a circle is a line that crosses exactly two points on the circle while a tangent line to a circle is a line that touches exactly one point on the circle. A chord...
Odd Quartet
Music History - Clara Schumann
Today we take a closer look at the life of Clara Schumann, one of the most well known piano performers of the Romantic era.
The March of Time
1942: U.S. CONSULATE IN FRANCE: HA XWS Ships in Tangier harbor. LA MS American flag on top of US consulate, Vichy. MS Alleyway (dark). INT MS US Diplomat Robert Daniel Murphy (1874-1978) at desk talking w/ French officials. MS Murphy talking. WWII
MOT 1942: U.S. CONSULATE IN FRANCE: HA XWS Ships in Tangier harbor. LA MS American flag on top of US consulate, Vichy. MS Alleyway (dark). INT MS US Diplomat Robert Daniel Murphy (1874-1978) at desk talking w/ French officials. MS Murphy...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The History Behind the Institute
Some key players explain the beginnings of the Institute for New Economic Thinking - starting with an unusual retreat at the home of George Soros.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Silver Lining of a New Economic Beginning - Joseph Stiglitz
A Nobel Laureate is heartened that the global crisis has demolished the free market fundamentalist paradigm and opened up the possibilities for a 21st-century economics.
Brian McLogan
Showing two triangles are similar when they overlay each other using SAS
👉 Learn how to solve for the unknown in a triangle divided internally such that the division is parallel to one of the sides of the triangle. The triangle proportionality theorem states that if a line is parallel to one side of a...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
George Soros the Intellectual Trader - Perry Mehrling
A younger professor describes George Soros as merging the open inquiry and intellectual honesty of the best in Academia with the practical mindset of a financial trader.
Weird History
Who Was King Edward I?
The real Edward I was one of the most influential monarchs to ever take the English throne. His lengthy reign shaped the course of not only English history, but also Scottish and Welsh history for years to come.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
On the Early Formation of the Institute - Perry Mehrling
A younger professor's perspective on George Soros and the older generation of economists who initially got together to form the Institute for New Economic Thinking.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute and Partnerships with Other Universities
The Executive Director explains the Institute's Program to partner with major universities and fund satellite Institutes closer to students and professors around the world.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Grants Program for the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Executive Director explains the Institute's major task to nourish new research and support the next generation of economists to work outside the old free market paradigm.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economics Opens Up into Long-term Turmoil - Martin Wolf
The economics profession is heading into years of turmoil that will be tremendously beneficial for academics, particularly young people who can help invent the new theories and ideas.
Curated Video
Robert Owen part 1: Humble Beginnings
The first part of this video series covers Robert's childhood, as his father worked three jobs to support his family. It also explains how Robert used his love of learning and education to become successful in business at a young age.
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 10: King Stephen vs. Empress Matilda
Empress Matilda finally makes it back to England and soon begins gaining support in England, both from King Henry I's second wife and from nobles who were loyal to King Henry I. Meanwhile, Stephen's trusted advisor and younger brother,...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 12: Capture of Lincoln Castle
The capture of Lincoln Castle and the subsequent battle for it were key events in the fight for the throne. The castle was taken by Ranulf de Gernon, Earl of Chester and son-in-law of Robert, Earl of Gloucester. King Stephen attempted to...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 9: King Stephen's Loses Control
Stephen's time as King of England got off to a rough start, as rebels defied him and he lost control of French territories. Robert, Earl of Gloucester and half-brother to Matilda, renounced his allegiance to the King and gave his public...
Curated Video
Robert Owen part 2: Improving Workers' and Students' Conditions
The second part of this video series follows Robert as he works to improve the horrid conditions in factories and schools, including proposing an eight-hour work day.
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 15: Matilda vs. Mathilda
Mathilda, Queen Consort, resorted to warfare in an effort to retain control of the throne for Stephen. Londoners had been promised trade routes and prosperity under King Stephen, so they did Mathilda's bidding. This led to Robert of...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 11: England's Civil War
England became divided between those who supported King Stephen, those who supported Empress Matilda, and those who wouldn't pick a side.
Physics Girl
Can you power a house with a ShakeWeight?
Using a ShakeWeight, how long would it take to produce enough energy to power a house for a day? Are we making progress toward clean and alternative energy sources? PBS Digital Studios is grateful to Bill and Melinda Gates for their...
Curated Video
The Discovery of Cells
In this section, I talk about the history of the cell theory, what the cell theory is, the 2 types of microscopes and the 2 basic cell types.