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The Cognitive Basis of Superstition and Belief in the Supernatural
What is superstition, and what is the psychological basis behind it? What drives belief in the supernatural, and is there any evolutionary basis for it? Are we merely driven to detect patterns in chaos, or is there something more to it?...
SciShow
How Psychics Exploit Our Cognitive Biases
A fortuneteller's ability to read your future might seem magical, but those “psychic powers” have way more to do with psychology than the supernatural. Chapters cognitive biases 0:09 COLD READING 0:29 Barnum effect 1:28 subjective...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 5.3 Performance: Brutus Notes Caesar's Continued Power 94-96a
This video focuses on the enduring influence of Julius Caesar's spirit in Shakespeare's play, as characters lament how Caesar's legacy continues to affect them even after his death. The segment explores the symbolic representation of...
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Julius Caesar 4.2 Song: Caesar's Ghost
This musical interpretation of a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" portrays the haunting encounter between Brutus and the ghost of Caesar. The lyrics convey Brutus's introspection and dread as he acknowledges the consequences of...
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Macbeth 2.1 Interview: Macbeth
This video examines the critical moments leading up to King Duncan's murder in Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." It analyzes Macbeth's mental state and his interactions with Banquo and other characters as he grapples with his ambitions...
PBS
The Evolution of Werewolves in Film
The dawn of the film industry influenced the depiction of werewolves in popular culture. Beginning with early 20th-century movies that incorporated werewolf lore often included a demonization of non-white populations. Later, the werewolf...
Curated Video
Macbeth 2.1 Interview: Banquo and Fleance
This video delves into the tense and eerie atmosphere of Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," exploring themes of guilt, prophecy, and ambition. As Macbeth and Banquo grapple with the weight of the Weird Sisters' prophecies and their own...
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Macbeth 1.3 Song Summary
This video features a creative interpretation of a scene from Shakespeare's "Macbeth," specifically after Macbeth and Banquo encounter the three witches. The video captures their initial reactions, highlighting Banquo's advice to Macbeth...
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Macbeth 5.3 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 1-10
This video delves into the opening lines of Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on Macbeth's defiant rejection of further reports until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane. It explores Macbeth’s reliance on supernatural...
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Macbeth 3.4 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 88b-96a
This video showcases a gripping performance from Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macbeth, confronted by Banquo's ghost at the royal banquet, reacts with increasing terror and instability. In his lines, Macbeth exclaims...