Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dianne Bilyak Nothing Special [mostly true, sometimes funny tales of two sisters]
Dianne Bilyak is a Pushcart-prize nominated writer, graduate of the Institute of Sacred Music and Art, and Connecticut disability rights advocate. Her book of poems Against the Turning was published in 2011, and her work has also been...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nolan Bushnell - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Cook
Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, entrepreneur and scientist. Often cited as the father of the video game industry, he is best known as the founder of Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater. Mr. Bushnell is...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nolan Bushnell - Finding the Next Steve Jobs
Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, entrepreneur and scientist. Often cited as the father of the video game industry, he is best known as the founder of Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater. Mr. Bushnell is...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Yvo Desmedt: Much Ado About Cyber Security
Private data is leaked more and more in our society. Wikileaks, Facebook, and identity theft are just three examples. Network defenses are constantly under attack from cyber criminals, organized hacktivists, and even disgruntled...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nolan Bushnell - Education Lighting the Fire
Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, entrepreneur and scientist. Often cited as the father of the video game industry, he is best known as the founder of Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater. Mr. Bushnell is...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - For 'Biola'
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - 'The African Burial Ground' by Yusef Komunyakaa
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - Teachers Make a Difference
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - 'On The Pulse Of Morning' by Maya Angelou
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - Respecting the Humanity of Students
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The origins of ballet - Jennifer Tortorello and Adrienne Westwood
Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they've gone out of fashion, we...
TED Talks
Marco Tempest: The electric rise and fall of Nikola Tesla
Combining projection mapping and a pop-up book, Marco Tempest tells the visually arresting story of Nikola Tesla -- called "the greatest geek who ever lived" -- from his triumphant invention of alternating current to his penniless last...
Curated Video
Macbeth 2.3 Interview: Malcolm
New ReviewThis video features an interview with Malcolm from Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The discussion focuses on the scene in which Macduff confronts the aftermath of King Duncan's murder at Macbeth's castle. Malcolm, Duncan's son, is informed...
Curated Video
The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 102-127
New ReviewThis video from "The Taming of the Shrew" depicts a scene where the Lord instructs his servant to dress Bartholomew, his page, as a lady to further deceive a drunken man into believing he is of high nobility. The Lord specifies how...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Helena and Lysander
New ReviewThis video explores a critical scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the complexities of love and desire are vividly examined through the interactions of Helena and Lysander. Viewers gain insight...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Demetrius and Helena
New ReviewThis video analyzes a crucial scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the complex relationships between Demetrius, Helena, Hermia, and Lysander. The discussion highlights key themes such as...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Theseus Lines 65-78
New ReviewThis video features a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Theseus outlines the stark choices before Hermia: to either obey her father's will or face a life of seclusion as a nun. His authoritative delivery emphasizes the...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 Performance: Hamlet Attacks Ophelia
New ReviewThis video features a compelling performance from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," showcasing the intense scene where Hamlet confronts Ophelia. In this encounter, Hamlet's speech oscillates between affection and cruelty, questioning Ophelia's...
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.2 Interview with Claudius, Gertrude, and Hamlet
New ReviewIn this video, characters from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" appear in a modern-day interview setting, discussing the complex familial and political dynamics following King Hamlet's death. Hamlet, Gertrude, and Claudius navigate their altered...
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.2 Hamlet's Depression
New ReviewIn this video, we analyze Hamlet's mental state in act 1, scene 2. Hamlet seems deeply depressed, wishing to dissolve and vanish due to his profound despair, and contemplating suicide, which he refrains from due to religious...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 3.2 Performance: Juliet, Lines 1-25
New ReviewThis video presents a performance of Juliet's lines 1-25 from Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this poignant monologue, Juliet eagerly anticipates the arrival of night and Romeo, expressing her deep longing for their...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 Word Nerd: Peak
New ReviewThis video examines the etymology of the word "peek" as used by Hamlet, connecting it to the notion of appearing foolish or aimless. This exploration provides insight into Shakespeare's inventive use of language to create vivid character...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 Discussion: Hamlet and the Player
New ReviewThis video examines a scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet contemplates the emotional power of an actor motivated by personal tragedy. He imagines how such a performance could affect various audiences, from...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Theseus Lines 46-52
New ReviewThis video presents a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" showcasing Theseus, the Duke of Athens, as he speaks his lines with authority and depth. The segment focuses on his governance and the complexities of law and love,...