SciShow
What That Famous Gorilla Suit Study Didn’t See
Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon where we can be so focused on a given task, we completely miss some pretty bizarre object cross our line of vision. Like a gorilla in the middle of a basketball game. But exactly why it happens is...
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Birds Are A Quick Fix For Your Anxiety
Tweeting may not decrease your stress, but the twitter of some birds just might. And can we make people forget their memories?
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Why You Can’t Listen to Music While You Work
Some people are capable of concentrating in a storm of noise and motion, and some get distracted by the slightest squeak of a classmate’s chair. This has to do with our brain’s ability to filter, and not only are both entirely natural,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Artists | Think Like A Coder, Ep 5 | Alex Rosenthal
This is episode 5 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and...
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Why Multitask While Driving Isn't a Good Idea
Driving can be dangerous, especially if you’re trying to juggle a variety of distractions while barreling down a busy highway. So scientists are looking into ways to keep us focused on the task at hand, even if you’re traveling in an...
TED Talks
Liz Diller: The Blur Building and other tech-empowered architecture
In this engrossing EG talk, architect Liz Diller shares her firm DS+R's more unusual work, including the Blur Building, whose walls are made of fog, and the revamped Alice Tully Hall, which is wrapped in glowing wooden skin.
SciShow
What Keeps Astronauts Up At Night?
Sleep is a crucial activity for our brains to function properly. But when you’re on the ISS, you face a myriad of distractions and obligations that make it difficult to get good shuteye. So how do these astronauts ever get restful sleep?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The importance of focus - Richard St. John
How might focus help you succeed? Using examples of famous people from disparate fields, such as James Cameron, Quincy Jones, and Larry Page, Richard St. John suggests why focus is one of eight traits common in successful people.
Curated Video
Amazing 17-Year-Old Helps Hospitals Offer A Better Experience For Pediatric Patients
To be a nationally ranked athlete is hard, but to be a nationally ranked athlete who is told to stop all physical activity is even harder. At age 11, the doctors told competitive jump-roper Leanne Joyce to immediately stop all physical...
Curated Video
How to Focus & Avoid Distraction while Meditating
Howcast - Learn how to focus and avoid distraction while meditating from yoga instructor Lisa Dawn Angerame in this Howcast video.
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How to Teach Your Dog to Stay
Howcast - Learn how to teach your dog to stay in this Howcast video with Andrea Arden Dog Training.
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Walkthrough Part 66 - Omega Ranch (6 of 8)
Howcast - Check out part 66 of this walkthrough for this action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution and sneak through Omega Ranch to rescue Megan Reed.
Curated Video
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Walkthrough Part 64 - Omega Ranch (4 of 8)
Howcast - Check out part 64 of this walkthrough for this action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution and sneak through Omega Ranch to rescue Megan Reed.
Curated Video
Skyrim Tip - How to Join the Thieves Guild
Howcast - Learn how to join the Thieves Guild in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with this hot tip for the open world role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios.
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How to Do a Palm Strike in Self-Defense
Howcast - Learn how to do a palm strike in this self-defense video from Howcast.
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How to Make Deep Fried Food with Chris Sell of ChipShop
Howcast - Learn about chef Chris Sell, one of Howcast's fried food experts, in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Manage Your Time
Howcast -It might not be your cup of tea, but adhering to a daily plan is the only sensible way to accomplish goals. Try it -- you might like it.
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How to Avoid a Sucker Punch
Howcast -Need to dodge a sudden, unexpected punch? Follow this guide to avoid becoming a sucker.
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Top Tip for Better Travel Photos
Howcast - Learn the number one rule for taking vacation photos from professional photographer Luke Ballard in this Howcast video.
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How to Increase Your Work Productivity
If you want to maximize your work output, follow these simple steps.
Curated Video
Skyrim Walkthrough Part 25 - A Cornered Rat
Howcast -Check out Part 26 and find Esbern hiding like "A Cornered Rat" in the Riften Ratway in Skyrim with this online demo.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Barriers to Effective Listening Skills Top 6
These are the Top 6 barriers to Effective Listening Skills that often cause difficulties. This video breaks down the top 6 barriers and gives tips to overcome them. This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on Active Listening Skills.
Curated Video
DVD Distractions: Impact on Drivers and Future of Home Entertainment
This video discusses the impact of DVD players in cars on driver distraction and safety, highlighting a study conducted by researchers at the University of NSW. It also explores the evolution of DVD technology and the potential shift...
Curated Video
How to Handle Interruptions and Distractions
You think you're on schedule. And you would be... if it weren't for interruptions and distractions Let's look at how to handle being interrupted.