TED Talks
Nick Hanauer: The dirty secret of capitalism -- and a new way forward
Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that "greed is good" -- an idea he describes as...
TED Talks
TED: New rules for rebuilding a broken nation | Paul Collier
Long conflict can wreck a country, leaving behind poverty and chaos. But what's the right way to help war-torn countries rebuild? At TED@State, Paul Collier explains the problems with current post-conflict aid plans, and suggests 3 ideas...
TED Talks
Nick Hanauer: Beware, fellow plutocrats, the pitchforks are coming
Nick Hanauer is a rich guy, an unrepentant capitalist — and he has something to say to his fellow plutocrats: Wake up! Growing inequality is about to push our societies into conditions resembling pre-revolutionary France. Hear his...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Does "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" have a hidden message? - David B. Parker
In his introduction to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," L. Frank Baum claims that the book is simply an innocent children's story. But some scholars have found hidden criticisms of late-nineteenth-century economic policies in the book. Is...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Royal Festival Hall
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL AFTER TWO YEARS OF REFURBISHMENT, ONE OF LONDON S CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL ICONS, THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL HAS FINALLY RE-OPENED. THE ARTS COMPLEX ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THAMES WAS CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 History: The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age was a time of unparalleled prosperity and change. Featuring archive footage from the period, students can gain a fascinating and revealing insight into 1920's America. Archive film based programme about America from the...
Bedtime History
Lunar and Chinese New Year for Kids | Bedtime History
Step into the vibrant world of Chinese culture with an in-depth exploration of the fascinating history of Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Spanning thousands of years, this annual celebration is steeped in tradition,...
Curated Video
Water Crises SOLVED! | Paani Fdn India #4
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the epic work of the Paani Foundation’s Water Cup Competition and Farmer's Cup Competition. We tour the village of Savargaon Tal, in Maharashtra, who competed in the 2019...
PBS
Unique Money Traditions from Around the World!
Take a tour around the world with us to see the variety of money customs from different cultures!
Curated Video
A Sense of Crisis
Award-winning author Pankaj Mishra describes how his outlook to life has been irrevocably affected by a deep sense of crisis that is common to many people who grow up in Asia.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Chinese Dragon
This video explores five fun facts about Chinese Dragon.
Curated Video
United in Crisis
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra describes how his own upbringing in India is marked by a sense of crisis that he shares with other figures in other places and times.
Curated Video
Making Progress?
University of Cambridge historian Stefan Collini describes how both C.P. Snow and F.R. Leavis used the example of the Industrial Revolution to give their very different views on the nature of human progress.
Curated Video
Test Me Part 1
In this video, discover the importance of giving 100% effort in high school and how it can shape your future success. Drawing inspiration from Kobe Bryant's practice mentality, learn why building habits of hard work and dedication in...
Vlogbrothers
SYSTEMS!!!!
In which John discusses the interwoven systems that shape our destiny even though we rarely pause to think about them.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Is The Chinese Dragon Important In Chinese Culture?
This video is answering the question of why is The Chinese Dragon important in Chinese Culture.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economic Growth, Climate Change and Environmental Limits
Debate about the relationship between environmental limits and economic growth has been taking place for several decades. These arguments have re-emerged with greater intensity following advances in the understanding of the economics of...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy - Segment 1
As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce held a symposium on "Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy" on July 27, 2010 in Washington DC....
Mediacorp
Baba Ramdev: India's God Man and Yoga Master
This video explores the world of Baba Ramdev, India's most famous God man. With a $300 million estate and plans to open 700 schools, Baba Ramdev aims to address India's failing education system. However, the video also raises questions...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Peter Victor: What’s the Difference Between Growth and Prosperity?
For the most part, economic policy makers continue to make the case that achieving growth should be the over-arching objective of the global economy. In this context, environmentalism often is seen as a cost, a trade-off that inhibits...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
L. Randall Wray: Time for a New Approach for Unemployment?
More than five years after the fall of Lehman Brothers we are still dealing with the problem of high unemployment, the worst kind of "waste" in economic theory. Is there a better approach? A number of scholars, notably Professor Randy...
After Skool
H-1B Immigration: America's Secret Weapon - Michio Kaku
Dr. Michio Kaku explains how America's poor education system has created a shortage of Americans who can perform high skilled technology jobs. As a result, America's H-1B Genius visa is used to attract immigrants who are skilled enough...
Curated Video
Factors Affecting Food Security
In this video, the topic of food security and its various factors affecting food supplies are discussed. The narrator explains that having enough food to feed a population, especially when population numbers are rising, is important for...