There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an...

Armed with a sense of humor and laypeople's terms, Nobel winner Murray Gell-Mann drops some knowledge on TEDsters about particle physics, asking questions like, Are elegant equations more likely to be right than inelegant ones?

In the past, some experiments were run in scary and unethical ways. From using children to unknowing subjects, these five experiments left people affected for the rest of their lives.

What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person? In this accessible talk, social psychologist Dolly Chugh explains the puzzling psychology of ethical behavior -- like why it's...

What's going on inside the brains of animals? Can we know what, or if, they're thinking and feeling? Carl Safina thinks we can. using discoveries and anecdotes that span ecology, biology and behavioral science, he weaves together stories...

Brain imaging pioneer Nancy Kanwisher, who uses fMRI scans to see activity in brain regions (often her own), shares what she and her colleagues have learned: The brain is made up of both highly specialized components and general-purpose...

We've all dreamed of flying -- but for Richard Browning, flight is an obsession. He's built an Iron Man-like suit that leans on an elegant collaboration of mind, body and technology, bringing science fiction dreams a little closer to...

Neuroscientist and inventor Christopher deCharms demonstrates a new way to use fMRI to show brain activity -- thoughts, emotions, pain -- while it is happening. In other words, you can actually see how you feel.

Peter van Uhm is the Netherlands' chief of defense, but that does not mean he is pro-war. In this talk, he explains how his career is one shaped by a love of peace, not a desire for bloodshed -- and why we need armies if we want peace.

First, Keith Barry shows us how our brains can fool our bodies -- in a trick that works via podcast too. Then he involves the audience in some jaw-dropping (and even a bit dangerous) feats of brain magic.

Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate argues that all humans are born with some innate traits. Here, Pinker talks about his thesis, and why some people found it incredibly upsetting.

So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn...

Psychology research can be tricky, because brains are complicated. But does that mean it isn't a science?

What does Psychology mean? Where does it come from? Hank gives you a 10 minute intro to one of the more tricky sciences and talks about some of the big names in the development of the field. Welcome to Crash Course Psychology!!!

Cory Richards, a former professional mountain climber and National Geographic photographer, has transitioned into writing, focusing on his experiences with mental health. His memoir, "The Color of Everything," delves into his journey...

Cory Richards, a former National Geographic photographer and professional mountain climber, reflects on his experiences summiting Mount Everest without oxygen in 2016. Despite the accomplishment, he realized that his pursuit of climbing,...

What happens when the lines between ancient prophecies and modern technology blur? In this video, we explore the striking similarities between religious apocalyptic literature and the predictions surrounding artificial intelligence and...

All Ears English Podcast 1567: Are You Guilty of Doomscrolling?

We've all heard about optical illusions - things that appear real but are not. Your eyes see one thing but your brain sees another. There are many times in business when our brain makes assumptions about what is going on right in front...

Have you ever heard the phrase “mind over matter” used in English? Listen in for details about this common expression about the power of the mind and the attitude that you need to get through difficult times.

Today you'll learn English vocabulary related to mysteries, and you'll be invited to an exclusive Black Friday list.

What is superstition, and what is the psychological basis behind it? What drives belief in the supernatural, and is there any evolutionary basis for it? Are we merely driven to detect patterns in chaos, or is there something more to it?...

In the middle of the 20th Century, Psychology transformed thanks to the Cognitive Revolution. So what is Cognitive Psychology, and what is its story from the 1960s to today?

Humanity has done a pretty good job recently of creating robots to perform things we really don't want to do. But there is certainly potential for this to include decisions that have pretty dire consequences. Here's 10 Ways AI Could Ruin...