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Curated Video
THE BIRTH OF MODERN DAY ISRAEL: The First Zionist Congress and the Establishment of the State-in-the-Making
When Herzl wrote, “at Basel I founded the Jewish state,” he was not speaking metaphorically.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Alfie Kohn - Unorthodox Ideas About Education
Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The author of fourteen books and scores of articles, he lectures at education conferences and universities as well as to parent groups and corporations....
The Wall Street Journal
Sarah Cooper and Tig Notaro on Comedy in a Pandemic
Hear Sarah Cooper and Tig Notaro compare notes on how they achieved mainstream success in such a male-dominated field, as well as their take on the power of social media and how to decide what's funny in a time of global crisis.
Science360
Explosions Optional: Kate the Chemist shares her secrets for exciting audiences about science
From the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to the Wendy Williams Show, Kate the Chemist has been a fixture on the talk show circuit -- blowing things up whenever she gets the chance. But her secret is not in the pyrotechnics.
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Curated Video
Unlocking the Mysteries of Dreams
This video explores the fascinating world of dreams, discussing their nature, purpose, and the various theories surrounding them. Explore the vivid experiences during the rapid eye movement stage of sleep and the role dreams play in...
NASA
International Observe the Moon Night 2020
International Observe the Moon Night 2020 welcomed participants from all 7 continents, 103 countries, all 50 U. S. states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C. Hear from...
Mr. Beat
Comparing Trump to Hitler Doesn't Work (excerpt of Context podcast)
In which Mr. Beat, Robert from Reading Through History, and Cypher from Cynical Historian discuss Tom Richey's video comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Keith Hughes' response video. Why do so many people make such a bad...
Makematic
Global Icons: Margaret Mead
A short animation about the life of Global Icon Margaret Mead and how she represents Intercultural Knowledge
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Minal Bopaiah Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives
Minal Bopaiah is author, speaker, and strategist committed to designing a more equitable world. With degrees in English, psychology, and organizational development, and a lifelong passion for diversity and inclusion, She has spent her...
NASA
NASA Prepares to Explore Moon: Spacesuits, Tools
Preparing to explore the surface of the Moon goes well beyond designing and building safe spacecraft and spacesuits. NASA also has to ensure the surface vehicles and suits have the mobility required to do...
Vlogbrothers
Zaatari: Thoughts from a Refugee Camp
In which John visits the Za'atari refugee camp in northern Jordan and talks with refugees there about their hopes, ambitions, fears, and complex lives.
After Skool
ARE YOU AN ALPHA? - Simon Sinek - Why Leaders Eat Last
In this in-depth talk, ethnographer and leadership expert Simon Sinek reveals the hidden dynamics that inspire leadership and trust. In biological terms, leaders get the first pick of food and other spoils, but at a cost. When danger is...
The School of Life
Political Theory - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Are politicians destined to be corrupt, or is there hope for morality in the political world? Use the video to teach pupils Rousseau's theories behind corruption in Western civilization. The visuals help to further enhance understanding.
Lit2Go
The Cat-Maiden
Can you ever change your true nature? Aesop's "The Cat-Maiden" explores the theme of identity with an experiment involving a cat-turned-wife. After listening to an audio version of the fable, learners argue their own opinions about the...
Macat
An Introduction to C.S. Lewis' The Abolition of Man
How important are universal values? An engaging installment of a larger playlist includes a summary of C.S. Lewis' The Abolition of Man, one that explores this very question and allows for high schoolers to reflect on their own lives,...
Crash Course
War and Human Nature: Crash Course World History 204
Is aggression part of human nature? What about warfare? Crash Course World History takes high schoolers through the anthropological perspective of war, as well as the philosophical and biological points of view, and explores whether or...
TED-Ed
The Philosophy of Stoicism
An insightful video traces the influence of Stoicism throughout history, from the philosophers of ancient Greece to the prison cell of Nelson Mandela, and how its four tenets guide everyday heroes and importance historical figures.
The School of Life
Philosophy - Schopenhauer
Are love and the will to life at odds? Arthur Schopenhauer's take on human nature and the importance of love—as well as the unimportance of happiness—is the focus of a philosophy video that compares Schopenhauer's worldview to Buddhism.
The School of Life
Philosophy - Soren Kierkegaard
If you've ever felt angest, also known as angst, you can thank Soren Kierkegaard for coining a world to define an anxiety-ridden situation in his book The Concept of Anxiety. An educational video teaches high...
The School of Life
Philosophy - Heidegger
Beyond Martin Heidegger's famously dense writing, there lies a deep and enriching philosophy that prompts one to examine human existence and the path to authenticity. An engaging video previews several of the tenets of the Heideggerian...
The School of Life
Philosophy - Hegel
The progress of history can be slow, but according to Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, moving from era to era is necessary to refine civilization. Explore the philosophy of Hegel with an overview of his main beliefs, including the value of...
The School of Life
Philosophy - David Hume
Most people believe that they are more rational than emotional, but David Hume would argue that those people are wrong. An analysis video about Hume, his philosophy, and his written works guides learners through the main points of the...
Macat
An Introduction to Thomas Hobbes’s Leviathan
No discussion about the importance of government influence in society is complete without Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes. As explained in a short analysis video, his 17th century work details the restrictions of individual freedom, and...
Macat
An Introduction to David Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Observing the world around you depends on a lot more than your five senses. A short overview of David Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding explains the ways sense perception influence the exchange of complex...