Music Matters
Using 7th Chords Back to Back - Music Composition
In this music composition lesson we review how to form 7th chords and remind ourselves of the traditional function of standard 7th chord progressions. The video goes on to consider the effectiveness of using 7th chords back to back...
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Conceptual Rigor
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes how too many people associate rigor primarily with methodology rather than basic thinking.
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Interpret Features of Functions
This video will review how to interpret the different features of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
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Chinese Censorship
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) discusses censorship and self-censorship in the contemporary Chinese cultural industry.
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Biology and Criminality
Nita Farahany, Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke University, discusses the future of criminality in light of the evolving science of human behaviour.
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The Western Honey Bees Work Together To Maintain Hives! | The Western Honey Bee Song | KLT
Let's learn about the Western Honey Bee!
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What Is Pi (π)? Is It Infinite?
Pi (π) is a fascinating number with many applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. Its infinite decimal representation is a reminder of its fundamental nature in the universe. Mathematician Johann Lambert proved that pi is...
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Following Her Passion
Historian Linda Colley (Princeton) reminisces on the beginnings of her historical career.
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Decline?
UC Berkeley historian Martin Jay describes how the idea that ‘lying in politics is getting worse’ is a constant refrain without any real evidence to support it, and muses on the role of the media in contemporary society.
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Careers and Occupations
Careers and Occupations differentiates the requirements for various careers and occupations by researching various careers.
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Settling for One Model
Nobel Laureate in Physics Anthony Leggett (Illinois) describes how we could well explore different models to explain the structure of many glassy materials.
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Probing an Unexpected Symmetry
Paul Steinhardt (Princeton) describes how his early investigations into amorphous metals revealed a surprising icosahedral symmetry which led him on the road towards quasicrystals.
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Beyond One Model
Nobel Laureate Antony Leggett details the logical fallacy of "affirming the consequent", stressing that we must always make sure that another model might explain the phenomenon in question, giving a concrete example to illustrate his point.
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Making the Effort
Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, discusses how far more people who are afflicted with schizophrenia could be high-functioning members of society than presently are.
Music Matters
Using Minor 5 Chords - Music Composition
We consider the possibilities for using chord V as either a major or a minor chord. In the harmonic minor context used by most composers since 1600 chord V is always major but in the context of the descending melodic minor scale and in...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. Virginia Duncan - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr Blassingame
Dr. Virginia Duncan is the Associate Principal for the Arts & Communications Academy at Garden City High School in Garden City, KS. Prior to that, she was an Instructional and Technology Coach for 10 years. Before coaching teachers full...
Mister Simplify
Blake Mouton's Managerial Grid of Leadership Styles - Simplest Explanation ever
Every leader has a certain definable leadership style. One of the frameworks designed to outline leadership styles is the Blake Mouton Managerial Grid of Leadership Styles. We look at the various styles and present a way remember them...
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Measure of an Angle
This video will discuss examples of converting between radian and degree measure.
Organizational Communication Channel
Karl Weick Partial Inclusion
Karl Weick's Partial Inclusion is a useful concept to explain the various degrees to which organizational employees are committed to their workplaces. Weick explained this in his 1979 book, The Social Psychology of Organizing.
Neuro Transmissions
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Grad School
When I started grad school, there was so much I didn't know. Now that I've finished my PhD and have successfully completed graduate school, it seems right to pass on the bits of advice I've collected during my experience. This is a...
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Algebra 86 - Graphing Polynomial Functions - Part 1
Calculators and graphing utilities are available that are capable of creating accurate graphs of polynomial functions. However, it is often desirable to sketch a quick representation of a function's graph to get a general idea of its...
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Algebra 84 - Monomial Building Blocks of Polynomial Functions
A polynomial is a sum of one or more terms called monomials. If we think of each monomial as a separate function, then a polynomial function can be thought of as a sum of these monomial functions. In previous lectures we have studied...
Neuro Transmissions
What can you do with a neuroscience degree?
If you've graduated recently with a degree in neuroscience, or if you're on your way, you might be asking yourself, "what kind of job can I get?" You may feel like there's no obvious next step, but that's why we're here to help! Alie...