Large social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok have billions of users across the globe. The decisions they make about privacy, content moderation and misinformation can impact people’s social lives and mental health....

Last week we introduced the idea of socialization and today we’re talking a little more about how it works, including an introduction to five main types of socialization. We’ll explore anticipatory socialization from your family, the...

Today we’re looking at how society becomes stratified along gender lines. We’ll discuss Raewyn Connell’s concept of hegemonic masculinities and emphasized femininities. We’ll explore gender socialization in the home, media, and schools....

Howcast - Learn how much attention a sugar glider needs from veterinarian Anthony Pilny in this Howcast video about these funny animals.

Howcast - Learn how to pick a companion sugar glider for your pet sugar glider from veterinarian Anthony Pilny in this Howcast video about these funny animals.

Howcast - Learn how to socialize your puppy from dog trainer Robert Haussmann of Dogboy, Inc. in this dog training video from Howcast.

Dr. Janet E. Helms, Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology at Boston College, is a leading figure in the study of race and racism. As an "evolving racial justice psychologist," her work focuses on demystifying the fictitious racial...

The Cultural School of Strategic Formulation assumes that culture has important influence on strategy and that strategies are most likely to succeed when aligned with organizational culture. The school introduces ideas of collective...

Greg’s kids are allowed on their digital devices until lunch time and, because of this, they often spend their weekend mornings glued to a screen. Is this bad for their mental and social development? Greg brings this question to Prof....

Historian Martin Jay, UC Berkeley, describes how a study of history can sharpen our moral understanding, showing that, rather than adhering to inflexible rules of behaviour, each situation presents a unique set of “competing moral...

Philosopher Patricia Churchland (UC San Diego) describes some implications of fully recognizing that our minds are a manifestation of our underlying brain biology.

What's Your Name Song is a delightful and fun song aimed at young children that helps them learn the names of their peers and introduces the concept of introductions and greetings. The song has a catchy and upbeat tune that children will...

A general introduction to the Functionalist perspective on Mass Media.

Why is Catholicism so entrenched in Ireland? Is there still a link between Catholicism and Irish identity? Is Irish Atheism about a lack of practice or core lack of belief? A History of Unbelief, Part 5

This video is a heartwarming story about Max Park, a young boy with autism who found his passion and talent in solving Rubik's Cubes. Through his journey in the cubing community, Max not only became a world record holder but also...

Do children choose unbelief or is it imposed on them? What are children's attitude towards life after death? Is unbelief growing among children? Is this what the future looks like?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 8

Riccardo Bellofiore explains how managerial capitalism of the post-war era entered into a crisis of profitability in the 1970s, and subsequently metamorphized into a new stage, where the role of banks changed, households became net...

Are there any examples of Greeks who said they didn't believe? Were there any Greeks who were recognized as being Atheist? Was Greece a less religious culture than Rome?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 2

Were there Atheists in the middle ages? What does a non-believer in the middle ages, not believe in? What effect did ancient Greece and Rome have on non-belief in the middle ages?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 3

What does unbelief look like in children? Is non-belief in God accompanied by a rejection of the supernatural? How much is unbelief transmitted to children and how much comes from their own analysis of the world?

A History of...

What is the difference between a heretic and a non-believer? What did the church do to combat non-belief? Could accusations of non-belief be a political tool? What role does anti-clericalism play in unbelief?

A History of Unbelief,...

Has it been difficult to be a cultural Catholic in the last 20 years? Can you be an Atheist and a cultural Catholic? What is the new Irish identity and are we going to see more unbelief in Ireland?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 6

How old is Atheism? What does Atheism look like in ancient Greece and Rome? Are there any examples of Greek Atheism?<br/>
A History of Unbelief, Part 1

Jul.17 -- Brown University Professor of Economics Emily Oster discusses how parents can approach the potential re-opening of schools, and home learning. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close." (This interview aired on July 15, 2020.)