PBS
Where Are The Worlds In Many Worlds?
Many Worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics proposes that every time a quantum event gets decided, the universe splits so that every possible outcome really does occur. But where exactly are those worlds, and can we ever see them?
PBS
How the Quantum Eraser Rewrites the Past | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios
Causality is meant to move in one direction: forward. But the Quantum Eraser experiment seems to reverse causality. How and why can this happen and what are the implications of this experiment on how we understand Quantum Mechanics and...
PBS
The Story of the Dino Stampede
To try to solve the puzzle of Lark Quarry, experts have turned to a special subfield of paleontology -- paleoichnology, or the study of trace fossils -- to reconstruct exactly what happened on that spot, on that day, nearly 100,000...
Curated Video
Statue showing woman falling from building is covered up
1. Wide exterior of Rockefeller Centre's plaza
2. Close up of sign reading "The concourse, Rockefeller Center"
3. Zoom out to man looking at the "Tumbling woman" sculpture
4. Medium shot of "Tumbling woman" sculpture
5. Man looking at...
PBS
Why Quantum Information is Never Destroyed
If you have perfect knowledge of every single particle in the universe, can you use the laws of physics to rewind all the way back to the Big Bang? Is the entire history of the universe perfectly knowable? Or has information somehow lost...
SciShow
IDTIMWYTIM Schrodingers Cat
"I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means" examines scientific theories that have taken on a life of their own in popular culture & we help you understand what they really mean in scientific terms. Today we take on Schrodinger's...
SciShow
When Your Brain Can’t Accept Reality: Anosognosia
If patients seem to be unaware of their obvious conditions and symptoms, it might not be that they're in denial, but their brain might actually prevent them from realizing their disabilities.
TED Talks
Karen Armstrong: My wish: The Charter for Compassion
People want to be religious, says scholar Karen Armstrong; we should help make religion a force for harmony. She asks the TED community to help build a Charter for Compassion -- to restore the Golden Rule as the central global religious...
TED Talks
David Deutsch: A new way to explain explanation
For tens of thousands of years our ancestors understood the world through myths, and the pace of change was glacial. The rise of scientific understanding transformed the world within a few centuries. Why? Physicist David Deutsch proposes...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The many meanings of Michelangelo's Statue of David - James Earle
We typically experience classic works of art in a museum, stripped of their original contexts, but that serene setting can belie a tumultuous history. Take Michelangelo's statue of David: devised as a religious symbol, adopted as a...
SciShow
How to Turn Anxiety Into Excitement
Sometimes excitement can feel more like anxiety, and it turns out that they aren't that unrelated. Understanding the automatic reaction in our brains and changing our interpretation of the source might help us actually turn that anxiety...
PBS
Pilot Wave Theory and Quantum Realism
There are some pretty out-there explanations for the processes at work behind the incredibly successful mathematics of quantum mechanics - things are both waves and particles at the same time, the act of observation defines reality, cats...
SciShow
Why Psychology Tells Us What We Already Know
Hindsight bias skews our interpretation of events and information, making it seem like they were predictable or just not that surprising. This bias can cause some real problems, but the good news is, once you are aware of it, there are...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How interpreters juggle two languages at once - Ewandro Magalhaes
Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how do these epic miscommunications not happen all the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Who decides what art means? - Hayley Levitt
There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist’s plans and motivations affect its meaning? Or is it...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it) - Katherine Hampsten
Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn't seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it's met with utter confusion? What's going on...
PBS
The Many Worlds of the Quantum Multiverse
Is our universe a definitive single reality or is it merely one within an infinitely branching multiverse?
Curated Video
A Live Dragon | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from JRR Tolkein
J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, said that 'It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near one.' J.R.R. Tolkien was not only the author of The Lord of the Rings and The...
Curated Video
Exploring Oil and Gas Reservoirs: The Power of 4D Seismic Imaging
This video explains how seismic surveys and 4D imaging technology are used by oil and gas companies to locate and extract resources more efficiently. By creating visual models of underground deposits, engineers can accurately identify...
Curated Video
Intuition: How it Works and What to Do when it Fails You
You use your intuition every day. And it often serves you well. But, not always. So, how does it work and how can you fix it, when your intuition fails you? Intuition is your ability to: 1. Extract a small amount of essential information...
Two Minute Music Theory
The ART of Music Theory
Music theory is often confused as being mostly about identification, but really - it's more about interpretation. Music Theory is an art. And it's an artform that is both valuable and practical for all musicians throughout their lifetime.
Curated Video
Behavioral Design Patterns in C++ - Basic Implementation-Interpreter
This video explains the basic implementation of the Interpreter pattern. This clip is from the chapter "Interpreter" of the series "Behavioral Design Patterns in C++".This section focuses on the Interpreter pattern.
Curated Video
Behavioral Design Patterns in C++ - Introduction-Interpreter
This video provides an introduction to the Interpreter pattern. This clip is from the chapter "Interpreter" of the series "Behavioral Design Patterns in C++".This section focuses on the Interpreter pattern.
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Act 3, Scene 4 Analysis
This video analyzes Act 3, Scene 4 of Othello, focusing on the symbolism of Desdemona's handkerchief and how it serves as a catalyst for Othello's growing jealousy and mistrust, reflecting broader themes of vision, proof, and cultural...