TED Talks
TED: The unexpected way spirituality connects to climate change | Gopal D. Patel
Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the longest-standing social initiatives in human history: religion. Exploring three areas where frameworks from faith traditions could...
SciShow
How Going to Space Changes the Way You Think Forever
A trip into space produces physiological effects in human beings, but it can also change a person in a profound, psychological way.
SciShow
Taboos of Science
Hank discusses some of the taboos which have plagued scientific inquiry in the past and a few that still exist today.
TED Talks
Vincent Moon and Naná Vasconcelos: Hidden music rituals around the world
Vincent Moon travels the world with a backpack and a camera, filming astonishing music and ritual the world rarely sees -- from a powerful Sufi ritual in Chechnya to an ayahuasca journey in Peru. He hopes his films can help people see...
PBS
How American Culture Changed the Zombie
After the Haitian Revolution, Vodou evolved in the United States, blending West African, indigenous, and European traditions, which French slave owners brought over. By the 20th century, Vodou and zombies became intertwined with American...
PBS
Origins of the Zombie: Vodou, Enslavement, and the Loss of Free Will
The origins of the zombie are deeply rooted in the spiritual practice of Vodou, distinct from the popularized Voodoo. Vodou's zombie concept emerged as a representation of a body without free will, manipulated by spiritual forces, often...
Great Big Story
This Buddhist Monk Is a Celebrity Makeup Artist
Meet Kodo Nishimura, a Buddhist monk and makeup artist, who seamlessly intertwines the worlds of spirituality and beauty. Born into a temple in Tokyo, Kodo initially struggled with self-acceptance. After moving to New York and exploring...
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...
Curated Video
The Skidi Star Chart: Native American Horoscope Par Excellence
A map of the heavens, the stunning Skidi Star Chart acted as a clock, a calendar, a compass – and shaped the cultural and spiritual lives of its creators, the Pawnee Tribe.
Mediacorp
The Modern Spiritual Path in India
This video explores the growing popularity of godmen and gurus in modern India, particularly among young professionals who are seeking spiritual guidance and a deeper meaning in their lives. It features interviews with disciples and...
Step Back History
What is the Wiccan Religion?
The Wiccan religion is the perfect discussion for Halloween. An open lover of witchcraft, but not in the expected ways. Let's talk about Wicca.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kevin Hancock - 48 Whispers: From Pine Ridge and the North Plains
Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author and speaker. The CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest and best known family businesses in America, he is a recipient of the Ed Muskie Access to Justice award, the Habitat for Humanity...
Mediacorp
Rationalists and the Battle for an Anti-Superstition Law
This video explores the rise of rationalists in India who are fighting against fake godmen and demanding an anti-superstition law. The rationalists face threats and assassinations from Hindu right-wing groups who protect these godmen....
Curated Video
The Warm and Welcoming City of Bali
Welcome to this video about the beautiful island of Bali. In this video, we will take you on a virtual journey through the warm and welcoming city, known for its friendly smiles and accommodating locals. Bali is not only famous for its...
Curated Video
Overcoming Alcoholism and PTSD with the Help of Family and Spiritual Path
Bill's Triumph part 4/7: The video is a personal story about a man named Bill and his struggles with mental illness and alcoholism, as well as his journey to sobriety and finding meaning through spirituality. The video also touches on...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jamila Lyiscott - Teachers Make a Difference - David E. Wilson
Jamila Lyiscott is a social justice education scholar, nationally renowned speaker, spoken word artist, and educational consultant. She was recently appointed as an Assistant Professor of Social Justice Education at the University of...
XKA Digital
Believe in something bigger than yourself
Kelly is the Director of Tellus Mater Foundation, the private family foundation dedicated to capital market reform, sustainable capitalism and systems change as a means of preserving natural capital. She is also the founder and Managing...
Mediacorp
Inside the Spiritual Television Industry in India
This video explores the rise of godmen in India and their presence on television channels dedicated to religion and spirituality. The video also touches on the financing of the channels through advertising revenue and the strict quality...
Curated Video
The Art and Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is a practice that focuses concentration and brings awareness to the present moment. Meditation has been practiced for centuries and is known to provide stress relief, relaxation, and even therapeutic benefits for the mind and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Acharya Shunya -Teachers Make a Difference - Guru Baba Ayodhya Nath
Trailblazing Vedic spiritual teacher Acharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, Shunya reinterprets and recontextualizes ancient teachings for modern times, empowering people everywhere to...
Barcroft Media
Boy With Hairy Tail Worshipped As God In India: BORN DIFFERENT
AN eight-year-old boy is being worshipped in an Indian village after growing a long hairy tail. Dulha Singh was born with a patch of hair on his lower back with locals believing that he is an incarnation of Hanuman - a monkey like God....
Curated Video
The Truth Behind the Floating Guru
Find out the secret behind the mystical act of levitation. This video explains how the illusion is achieved through simple and ingenious engineering, using a concealed frame attached to a walking stick. This eye-opening explanation...
Mediacorp
The Power of Faith and Alternative Healthcare in India
This video explores the empire of Baba Ramdev, a spiritual leader in India who has built a $300 million business selling a range of products, including Ayurvedic remedies. The video delves into the mass appeal of infusing everyday...