Curated Video
Complexity Galore
Geneticist Stephen Scherer (University of Toronto) muses on the role of genetics on psychological disorders and the associated implications for the human condition.
Neuro Transmissions
Evolutionary psychology is mostly garbage.
Did our psyches evolve? Are human behaviors and thoughts subject to natural selection? If you ask an evolutionary psychologist, they would say yes, nearly every human action has a biological explanation. And yet, many take issue with...
Curated Video
Maslow's heirarchy of needs
This video discusses the concept of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it applies to human behavior. It follows the story of a man named Hardin as he fulfills each tier of the pyramid, from basic physiological needs to...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Biopsychology
Let's learn all about the human brain! It's the most complex and fascinating object in the known universe. It's the source of our consciousness, so we wouldn't be much without it. This course will assume prior knowledge from my...
Professor Dave Explains
Research Methods of Biopsychology
With some information regarding the organization of neurons and neural pathways, we are ready to start getting into some deeper topics. But before we do that, it will be useful to get a general sense of precisely how we learn about the...
The Wall Street Journal
Executives Discuss Corporate Cybersecurity in the New Normal
With the return to workplaces and new hybrid arrangements representing a major challenge, hear how chief information security officers are adapting to embolded hackers.
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 22, Reflections on Columbia Small Steps, Giant Leaps
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers discusses the complex human elements involved in disasters such as the Space Shuttle Columbia accident.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Andrew Haldane: Creating a Socially Useful Financial System 2/5
Andrew Haldane, Executive Director for Financial Stability, Bank of England, speaking at the breakout panel entitled "How Can We Create a Financial System That Is Socially Useful?" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET)...
The Wall Street Journal
Deep Dive: Tracking and Detecting an Epidemic
How can technology help in tracking the spread of the new coronavirus and what were the early warning signs and findings from epicenters like China and South Korea that can serve as a lesson for the U.S.?
NASA
Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 13, Apollo Legacies and Lessons Learned Small Steps, Giant Leaps
Award-winning journalist, space historian and author Andrew Chaikin discusses the Apollo Program, almost 50 years after the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Curated Video
The Surprisingly Long History of the Selfie
Selfies originated in self-portraits made by artists using mirrors and have evolved into the widespread phenomenon seen today on social media platforms. This video highlights advancements in camera technology, from daguerreotype cameras...
KERA
Seniors Prepare for Virtual Graduation
To keep students and families safe during the coronavirus pandemic, school leaders are looking for alternatives to traditional, in-person high school graduations. Some are delaying graduation, while others are strictly limiting...
The Wall Street Journal
Clubhouse CEO on Building Online Communities Through Apps
Clubhouse, a drop-in audio app born during the pandemic, has been used to connect a range of people from entrepreneurs to celebrities. Paul Davison, the company's CEO, talks about its approach to privacy, content moderation, and more.
Physics Girl
"Of course it's scary." - Candid Interview with COVID-19 ER Nurse and Epidemiologist
Dianna from Physics Girl interviews an ER Nurse Practitioner and an Epidemiologist about their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curated Video
Apes: A Reminder of Our Past and Responsibilities for the Future
This video explores the taxonomy, history, captivity, and exploitation of apes. It highlights the confusion and misconceptions surrounding apes, their endangered status, and the ethical issues surrounding their treatment in captivity and...
Professor Dave Explains
A Brief History of Psychology: From Plato to Pavlov
Before we dive into all the particulars of modern psychology and its research methods, we need to get a little context. When was psychology first developed, and by whom? Was it scientific at that time, or more philosophical? Who was the...
Curated Video
The Science of Disgust
This video explores the fascinating topic of how the brain recognizes and processes disgust. Researchers have discovered that a specific area in the brain called the insula plays a crucial role in recognizing disgust in other people's...
Curated Video
Why is Yawning Contagious?
From a sign of exhaustion to a technique to keep the brain cool, there are many theories about why humans yawn. In this video, we will explain some of those theories and explore how different animals experience and share yawns.
Weird History
The Stanford Prison Experiment
In 1971, professor Philip Zimbardo put together one of the most intriguing and famous psychology experiments ever: the Stanford Prison Experiment, designed to study the effects of incarceration on prisoners and guards. Using an...
The Wall Street Journal
State Of Play
Electronics Arts' CEO Andrew Wilson discusses the future of gaming and where he's finding the next big hit at WSJ Tech Live in Laguna Beach.
ShortCutsTv
Free-Will and Determinism
Are the decisions we make made freely or are they somehow determined for us? This film takes you through the issues and questions raised by the free-will / determinism debate.
Curated Video
How Colors Influence Our Emotions and Actions
This video explores the power and influence of color on our emotions and perceptions. It discusses how different colors can evoke specific feelings and reactions, as well as their cultural and symbolic meanings.
Science360
Science Behind the News: Predictive Policing
"The Los Angeles Police Department is using a new tactic in their fight against crime called "predictive policing." It's a computer program that was originally developed by a team at UCLA, including mathematician Andrea Bertozzi and...
Curated Video
The Science Behind Love
This video explores the science behind love and how it affects our bodies and brains. It discusses the release of feel-good chemicals, the physical reactions love causes, and the stages of love. It challenges the notion that love is an...