TED Talks
TED: Courage, the most important virtue | Bari Weiss
In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Bari Weiss highlights why courage is the most important virtue in today's polarized world. She shares examples of people who have spoken up...
Bozeman Science
AP Bio - Final Review
Paul Andersen answers over 500 questions from 39 states and 20 countries. Good luck on the AP Biology exam. Chapters View all AP Biology 0:05 Table of Contents 0:56 Test Statistics 4:51 Test Strategies 10:54 Labs 15:06 Cell Communication...
Crash Course
World Cinema - Part 1: Crash Course Film History
The world is a big place and cinema isn't limited to just the U.S. and Europe. There are a lot of vibrant and influential film movements and cultures from all over the world. In this episode of Crash Course Film History, Craig talks to...
Crash Course
In the Mood For Love: Crash Course Film Criticism
Cinematic love stories come in all shapes and sizes. Movies are really good at both capturing and projecting emotions. And one of the best directors at the modern love story is Wong Kar-Wai. In this episode of Crash Course Film...
TED Talks
Stefan Sagmeister: Happiness by design
Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes the audience on a whimsical journey through moments of his life that made him happy -- and notes how many of these moments have to do with good design.
TED Talks
TED: How I teach kids to love science | Cesar Harada
At the Harbour School in Hong Kong, TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada teaches citizen science and invention to the next generation of environmentalists. He's moved his classroom into an industrial mega-space where imaginative kids work with...
TED Talks
Martin Jacques: Understanding the rise of China
Speaking at a TED Salon in London, Martin Jacques asks: How do we in the West make sense of China and its phenomenal rise? The author of "When China Rules the World," he examines why the West often puzzles over the growing power of the...
Crash Course
Why are People Moving to Cities? Crash Course Geography
According to the UN, people living in urban places now outnumber those in rural areas — which is a pretty new phenomenon for many parts of the world. So today, we’re going to discuss factors that have led to this shift in populations...
TED Talks
Paul Romer: Why the world needs charter cities
How can a struggling country break out of poverty if it's trapped in a system of bad rules? Economist Paul Romer unveils a bold idea: "charter cities," city-scale administrative zones governed by a coalition of nations. (Could Guantánamo...
TED Talks
Laurie Garrett: Lessons from the 1918 flu
In 2007, as the world worried about a possible avian flu epidemic, Laurie Garrett, author of "The Coming Plague," gave this powerful talk to a small TED University audience. Her insights from past pandemics are suddenly more relevant...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Do’s and Don’ts
New ReviewBecome a networking expert! Puzzled by the concept of “saving face,” the meaning of feng shui, or the impacts of beliefs on business in Hong Kong? Learn about these things and more, including presenting business cards, shaking hands,...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Typical Workday
New ReviewWhile businesses in Hong Kong follow a typical work schedule, professionals often work longer hours than in other countries—depending on the industry—in an effort to save face and appear hardworking to colleagues and management. Want to...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Negotiating
New ReviewIn Hong Kong, don’t be surprised that negotiations can be lengthy—everything is discussed and considered thoroughly! Business professionals are often measured by their decision-making and deal-making prowess. Learning how to communicate...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Management Practices
New ReviewIn Hong Kong, there's no single management style, a reflection of the business community’s culturally diverse cosmopolitan flavor. While Chinese firms dominate the business landscape, there's also Western and Asian influences in business...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Local Businesses
New ReviewLocal business culture in Hong Kong can be traced back to the early British trading companies in the 1700s. Today, these businesses, known as hongs, continue to operate alongside more modern Chinese and foreign firms. Tradition, family,...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Gift Giving
New ReviewDon’t underestimate the importance of giving and receiving gifts in Hong Kong. This ritual is an essential business practice. But knowing exactly when to give a gift can be culturally nuanced. Understand gift-giving etiquette for...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Developing Trust
New ReviewEstablishing trust is essential for business success, and even more so in Hong Kong. Hong Kongers take a long-term approach to business relationships, and developing trust with colleagues and clients is crucial. Yes, developing these...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Business Culture
New ReviewHong Kong’s cultural customs and business practices are a fascinating blend of East and West—which is why it’s so important to understand local business protocol and how the market has evolved over the past three decades. While Chinese...
Curated Video
Entering the Chinese Market
New ReviewDoing business in China? Home to more than 1.3 billion people, China is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. As global companies continue to enter China’s market, the country’s large bureaucracy can be challenging to...
Curated Video
China Geography
New ReviewChina is the third-largest country in the world after Russia and Canada, covering 3.7 million square miles (9.6 million square kilometers). Its massive geography stretches from the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet in the west to the Yangtze...
Curated Video
Singapore Economy
New ReviewFrom its early days of independence, Singapore set about becoming a major player in the competitive world of international business. Since 1968, the economic growth been enviable, and Singapore is among the most competitive nations in...
The Daily Conversation
The World's Largest Airport | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 3
New ReviewChina is building the world's largest airport, the Beijing Daxing International Aiport, to serve the Jing-Jin-Ji megalopolis.
The Daily Conversation
The Longest Underwater Tunnel | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 5
New ReviewChina is building the world’s longest underwater tunnel beneath the Bohai Sea--at 76 miles long it will pass through two deadly earthquake fault zones, will be longer than the current first and second-ranked underwater tunnels combined...
The Daily Conversation
The High Speed Rail Revolution | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 4
New ReviewChina's high speed rail network is already larger than all other countries' combined--and it's only half complete.