Let's learn all about the human brain! It's the most complex and fascinating object in the known universe. It's the source of our consciousness, so we wouldn't be much without it. This course will assume prior knowledge from my...

Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. This video looks at the different areas of the brain. The hippocampus which helps us to form memories, learn and have emotions. The...

The power of words is a wonder, and language perhaps our greatest skill. Yet the gap between the sound of a bell and its description is huge. Are the limits to language so profound that the big questions of science and philosophy are...

Hell is well-known in popular culture and is a widespread belief among Christian communities today. But where did this doctrine come from? Jewish apocalyptic literature from the 2nd Temple period reveals the idea was evolving even before...

When scientific study and ancient ritual point toward psychedelics as a tool for healing and awakening, why are these age-old plants regarded as harmful?

In this ground-breaking original series, experts explore the history and use...

Evil artificial intelligences are luckily confined to fiction. Yet leading scientists claim that intelligent machines are 'the most serious threat facing mankind'. Are they right or could a mind free from human prejudices create a...

What do we better understand about the way the average person perceives time?<br/>
Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 4

Our life is made up of experiences. But what experience is remains a mystery. Heidegger thought it inexplicable and neuroscientists cannot find its location. Do we just need a better theory to uncover its secrets? Or is experience...

Religious folk believe in a god or re-incarnation, which of course is a nice thought. But what if such a life was available to all through technological advancements, would you willingly sign up for it? And how would the rest of the...

Lewis R. Gordon is Professor and Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut at Storrs; Honorary President of the Global Center for Advanced Studies; Honorary Professor in the Unit for the Humanities at Rhodes...

"The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" by Eckhart Tolle is intended to be a guide for day-to-day living and stresses the importance of living in the present moment and avoiding thoughts of the past or future. The book is...

How does our brain shape our entire perspective of the world? Neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKay, does her best to explain in an elevator ride.

How does dopamine impact the state of flow? What is known about absorption? How can absorption be measured?<br/>
Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 5

Neuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain creates thought and experience. Is consciousness inexplicable because it is not part of the material...

What is the role of time perception in perceiving consequence? How do you measure agency? What is intentional binding?<br/>
Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 1

Evil artificial intelligences are luckily confined to fiction. Yet leading scientists claim that intelligent machines are 'the most serious threat facing mankind'. Are they right or could a mind free from human prejudices create a...

George Akerlof, professor at the University of California at Berkeley says that in terms of global warming, the economics are pretty simple: tax the bads (like carbon.) The problem is fundamentally political, and can be resolved by...

We've learned a lot about brains in this series, and the types of perceptions they can facilitate. But how exactly does the brain produce consciousness? Furthermore, what exactly is consciousness? Where is it located in the brain? Let's...

What is temporal distortion? What is the difference between depersonalization and derealization? What are metacognitive deficits?<br/>
Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 3

Defines characteristics of living organisms: Growth, Reproduction, Metabolism, Cellular Organisation and Consciousness

Wai Lana Insights reveals the heart of the yoga lifestyle, making timeless, practical wisdom accessible to everyone. “The ancient yoga scriptures encourage us to cultivate spiritual knowledge side by side with material knowledge ...”

TROUBLING allegations have been made against a young 'spiritual leader' who claims to have powers such as telekinesis and the ability to change the weather. 30-year-old Bentinho Massaro has amassed an impressive following both in real...

This four-square model explains the dominant ways to approach studies in organizations and many other social scientific fields.

Everyone has heard of the idea that some of us are "left-brained", meaning more analytical or mathematical in thinking, while some of us are "right-brained", meaning we are more creative or artistic. Here's the thing: It's rubbish! The...