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Learn Why Sleeping Is SO Important!
Sleep is VERY important, let's learn more about it!
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The Problems with Popper
Historian of science Michael Gordin (Princeton University) highlights three often unappreciated problems associated with Karl Popper's "falsification criterion". Each one of his concerns is then discussed and debated by theoretical...
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Why Venus and Uranus Rotate Differently Than Other Planets?
The rotation of the planet around its axis can be generally of two types: prograde and retrograde. Prograde rotation indicates that the motion is in the same direction as the Sun’s rotation—which is counter-clockwise—if you’re looking...
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GLOBE Project
What is the GLOBE Project? The GLOBE Project (Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness Project) is a study of global leadership and organizational behavior effectiveness that spans over 60 countries and cultures.
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Theory E and Theory O
What is Theory E? What is Theory O? Theory E is change based on economic value. Theory O is change based on organizational capability. Both are valid models; each theory of change achieves some of management's goals, either explicitly or...
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Portfolio Diversification
In this lesson, we delve into the crucial topic of stock selection and portfolio diversification. We demystify the common misconception that age determines investment choices and emphasise the significance of risk assessment and...
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Putting the Pieces Together
University of Michigan classical scholar Richard Janko links Aristophanes, Socrates and a controversial poet Diagoras of Melos as he attempts to solve the mystery of who wrote The Derveni Papyrus, the oldest surviving European manuscript.
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Mysterious Saturn
Astrophysicist Scott Tremaine, Institute for Advanced Study, describes the many open scientific questions associated with Saturn and its rings, describing what we know, what we don’t know, and why we know there’s a problem with some of...
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The Demarcation Problem
Princeton historian of science Michael Gordin reflects upon the so-called demarcation problem: how can we find a way to objectively distinguish science from pseudo-science? He relates how it’s a very old and surprisingly complex issue.
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In Search of an Explanation
Cosmologist Justin Khoury, University of Pennsylvania, describes the enormous disparity between the observation and theoretical prediction of the vaccuum energy, commonly regarded as the worst failure of theoretical physics, and...
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Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Law
“Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Law” will explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law and the importance of the evolution of theory over time.
Organizational Communication Channel
Theory's Predictive and Explanatory Function for Small Group Communication
For small group communication, theory has practical uses like the explanatory and predictive function. These both provide us ways to use theory to improve our group experiences and our small group and team effectiveness.
Organizational Communication Channel
The Nature of Theory in Small Group Communication
We'll look at the nature of theory and theory building as it relates to small group communication and teams.
Step Back History
Why are Conspiracy Theories so Popular in America?
Conspiracies are almost the norm rather than the exception in American political life. This begs a few questions. Why are there so many conspiracy theories, and why do so many of them focus on the United States?
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New Theories About the Future of the Universe: The Big Freeze, the Big Rip, and the Big Crunch
The video explores various theories proposed by scientists about the future of the universe. It explains the Big Bang theory, which suggests that the universe began from a very small and dense region and has been expanding ever since. It...
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Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi: Connecting concepts between robotics and biology
How do you connect the biological and psychological concepts to robotics and bring them back to the original biology? Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi, Part 3
60 Second Histories
What happened to the Ancient Maya?
An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared
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Motivational Theories: Understanding the Influential Factors Behind Workforce Motivation
The video talks about different motivational theories that businesses can use to increase the motivation and productivity of their workforce. It discusses four main individual studies conducted over time, starting with Taylor's theory...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economic History | How & How NOT to Do Economics with Robert Skidelsky
In this tenth lecture in INET’s “How and How Not to Do Economics,” Robert Skidelsky argues that there are two main reasons why economists should study history. The first is to make history better. The second is to make economics better....
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The Big Bang Theory vs. Steady State Theory: Explaining the Evolution and Expansion of the Universe
The video discusses two theories that try to explain the expansion and evolution of the universe - the steady state theory and the Big Bang theory. The video covers the concept of redshift of light exhibited by galaxies moving away from...
Religion for Breakfast
Why Strict Religions Succeed
Across cultures, religious communities that expect more from their members thrive (or religious communities in which members face greater consequences for leaving). Meanwhile, lenient religious groups struggle to maintain membership. Why...
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Theories of Economic Strength of Nations
Theories of Economic Strength of Nations