TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is "normal" and what is "different"? | Yana Buhrer Tavanier
The word "normal" is often used as a synonym for "typical," "expected," or even "correct." By that logic, most people should fit the description of normal. But time and time again, so-called normal descriptions of our bodies, minds, and...
Infognostica
Buddhist philosophy - What is DETACHMENT and why is it so important
What is attachment? It's a normal thing in our society, but it closes off a lot of potential! Buddhism also had a lot to say on attachment.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is the tragedy of the commons? - Nicholas Amendolare
Is it possible that overfishing, super germs, and global warming are all caused by the same thing? In 1968, a man named Garrett Hardin sat down to write an essay about overpopulation. Within it, he discovered a pattern of human behavior...
Tarver Academy
Algebra is the Michael Jordan of Math
In This Episode, Tyler Claims Algebra is the Michael Jordan of Math
Science360
Phytotron facelift facilitates cutting-edge research on plants
This laboratory is a control freak's dream come true! Welcome to the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Phytotron, a singular facility for growing plants under various combinations of strictly controlled environmental conditions....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: At what moment are you dead? - Randall Hayes
For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body anyway? Randall...
Macat
An introduction to the discipline of Anthropology
What is Anthropology and why should we study it? This short video from Macat explains how the subject has developed over the years and introduces some of the key ideas and major thinkers who have helped to shape it in only a few minutes....
Macat
An introduction to the discipline of Anthropology
What is Anthropology and why should we study it? This short video from Macat explains how the subject has developed over the years and introduces some of the key ideas and major thinkers who have helped to shape it in only a few minutes....
Infognostica
Buddhist philosophy - What is Emptiness
What did Buddha mean when he talked about emptiness? It's often thought to be a depressing or nihilistic thing, but the original meaning of it couldn’t be further.
Philosophy Tube
What is Color? & Who Cares? | Philosophy Tube
Let's look at the philosophy of colour! (Or color, if you're American.) Is colour wavelengths of light? Mental perceptions? How do anthropology, linguistics, and the Pirahã tribe of the Amazon come into it? What does Wittgenstein say? Do...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why is cotton in everything? - Michael R. Stiff
Centuries ago, the Inca developed ingenuous suits of armor that could protect warriors from even the fiercest physical attacks. These hardy structures were made not from iron or steel, but rather something unexpectedly soft: cotton....
TED Talks
TED: Cities are driving climate change. Here's how they can fix it | Angel Hsu
Cities pump out 70 percent of all global carbon emissions -- which means they also have the greatest opportunity to lower CO2 levels and energy consumption. Climate and data scientist Angel Hsu shares how cities around the world are...
PBS
Our “Junk DNA” Is More Important Than We Once Thought
In the search for the genes that make us human, some of the most important answers were hiding not in the genes themselves, but in what was once considered genomic junk.
TED Talks
Robin Nagle: What I discovered in New York City trash
New York City residents produce 11,000 tons of garbage every day. Every day! This astonishing statistic is just one of the reasons Robin Nagle started a research project with the city's Department of Sanitation. She walked the routes,...
Neuro Transmissions
The Stoned Ape Theory is bad
Is it possible that psychedelics brought about human language, our huge brains, and essentially all elements of our modern culture? Well, I made a video recently about what psychedelics do in the brain, but a lot of you felt bothered by...
Life Noggin
Is Money Real?
Find out why pieces of paper and coins have value to us. Follow Us! https://twitter.com/LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin Click here to see more videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/lifenoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated...
Curated Video
Learning Scala Web Development (Video 1)
The Scala programming language has gained a lot of traction in the last couple of years because of its functional orientation and conciseness. The industry has a strong interest in using Scala in modern production systems, and as such,...
Infognostica
Sadhguru - What does God look like?
Sadhguru explains that what you think God looks like simply depends on your culture. In truth - it is beyond any conditioned ideas. Rights to use this audio were granted by ISHA foundation. Please visit: http://www.ishafoundation.org for...
Infognostica
What to do when you don't know what to do? Solution included
What to do when you don't quite know what to do? A solution is included in the end of the video!
Infognostica
What CAUSES heart disease? Cholesterol? LDL, HDL or Insulin? (Human Science part 2)
This is an introduction to the topic of atherosclerosis and heart disease, specifically a new line of thinking in this field. The old school thinking is that dietary fat is the culprit for heart disease. But research has moved on, and is...
Curated Video
What Karahan Tepe Tells Us About Ancient Civilization
Researchers in Turkey are excavating at Karahan Tepe, which is believed to be much older than Gobekli Tepe, previously considered the oldest site. Karahan Tepe, with its T-shaped obelisks and animal carvings, suggests a prehistoric site...
TED Talks
Stefana Broadbent: How the Internet enables intimacy
We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules.