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The Biggest Myth About Innovation
The idea of the lone genius creating everything isn’t just misleading. It’s harmful and wrong. Innovation thrives when people work together, and rather than nice linear paths, new ideas come from chance events and unexpected connections....
SciShow
The Truth About Leonardo Da Vinci
A true "Renaissance Man", inventor, artist & scholar Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most diversely talented individuals of all time. His "unquenchable curiosity" led him to make discoveries and inventions that were beyond his time, not...
SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
TED Talks
TED: The creativity, innovation and ingenuity languishing in US prisons | Brittany K. Barnett
The freedom journey doesn't end when someone is released from prison. In many ways, it begins. Attorney and entrepreneur Brittany K. Barnett fights to free people from prison and champions restoring and nurturing the creative ingenuity...
PBS
Are Olympic Competitors Geniuses?
Everyone is obsessed with the Olympics right now, watching these geniuses push the boundaries of their field. Wait, did we say GENIUSES? Yes! We normally associate the word "genius" with intellectual accomplishments, but athletes are...
SciShow
Alan Turing: Great Minds
Hank introduces us to that great mathematical mind, Alan Turing, who, as an openly gay man in the early 20th century faced brutal prejudice that eventually led to his suicide, despite being a genius war hero who helped the Allies defeat...
SciShow
Great Minds: Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most diversely talented individuals of all time. His "unquenchable curiosity" led him to make discoveries and inventions that were beyond his time, not to mention his numerous artistic masterpieces. Today...
SciShow
Saving Lives with Innovation: SciShow Talk Show
Hank talks with MacArthur Fellow Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum of Rice University who co-founded Beyond Traditional Borders: An interdisciplinary undergrad curriculum focused on solutions to global health problems.
TED Talks
Linda Hill: How to manage for collective creativity
What's the secret to unlocking the creativity hidden inside your daily work, and giving every great idea a chance? Harvard professor Linda Hill, co-author of "Collective Genius," has studied some of the world's most creative companies to...
TED Talks
Pattie Maes + Pranav Mistry: Meet the SixthSense interaction
This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. Imagine "Minority Report" and then...
SciShow
Einstein’s Greatest Mistake: SciShow Talk Show with David Bodanis
Hank gets to chat with David Bodanis: an author, and expert on Albert Einstein. They discuss Einstein's fame and his feelings about the aesthetics of science, as well as Bodanis' upcoming book: "Einstein's Greatest Mistake".
TED Talks
TED: How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko
Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning...
SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The genius of Mendeleev's periodic table - Lou Serico
The elements had been listed and carefully arranged before Dmitri Mendeleev. They had even been organized by similar properties before. So why is Mendeelev's periodic table the one that has endured? Lou Serico explains via Ekaaluminium,...
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Ever wondered why slicing a cone gives an ellipse? It’s wonderfully clever!
A beautiful proof of why slicing a cone gives an ellipse.
Bozeman Science
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
Mr. Andersen defines Newton's three laws of motion. He describes how the first law relates to inertia, how the second law relates to mass and acceleration, and how the third law allows a rocket to launch.
Curated Video
Gears of War 3 Walkthrough: Act 1 Chapter 6 (3 of 3)
Howcast - Beat Chapter 6 of Act 1 - "Hanging By A Thread" with this online walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Gears of War 3".
Curated Video
Gears of War 3 Walkthrough: Act 1 Chapter 2 (3 of 3)
Howcast - Beat Chapter 2 of Act 1 - "Abandon Ship" with this online walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Gears of War 3".
Curated Video
Extending Experience
Eight renowned researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler emphasizes the vital role our past experiences play in shaping our...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Steven Spear - Teachers Make a Difference - Jack Irgang & Kent Bowen
As a senior lecturer at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Spear teaches in graduate and executive education programs and has advised several dozen graduate theses. He is also senior fellow at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and...
Curated Video
George Best: The Flawed Genius of Football
George Best was a handsome and talented footballer who captivated the world with his skills on the field. Despite his success, he battled with alcoholism throughout his life, making him a flawed but beloved figure. His story is one of...
Curated Video
The Genius Sperm Bank: Part 1
Millionaire Robert Graham dreamed of "saving the human race" with a Genius Sperm Bank. More than 200 children were born - were any of them geniuses? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Millionaire Robert Graham set up the...
Curated Video
The Equations and Inequalities: The Properties of the Equality Relation in N and Z
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the properties of the equality relation in N and Z.9486