Dara Sanandaji's life with bipolar disorder encouraged him to become more introspective and to guide his own approach to dealing with mental illness. Despite the challenges, Dara's dedication to self-improvement and learning from his...

While many drugs are available to treat bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms, finding the right medication often involves trial and error, with treatments primarily managing symptoms rather than curing the condition. Lithium remains...

During his senior year of college, Dara Sanandaji had a manic episode that led to a Bipolar I diagnosis. In this series, he is exploring his illness and how it has impacted his life, both positively and negatively. In this first video,...

Kovid Mittall begins his journey from Gangotri to Bhojbasa, an adventure he describes as challenging yet rewarding. As he hikes, Mittall details the physical exertions of hiking at high altitudes and the strategic breaks taken along...

Be friendly and positive;<br/>
Start with small talk and comment on something in <br/>the moment;
Show interes<br/>t in the other person;
Pay attention to body language.

Explore the remarkable journey of Lipa Schmeltzer, an unconventional figure in the Hasidic community, known for blending traditional Hasidic music with modern genres. From a close-knit religious upbringing to breaking barriers with his...

This video explores allusion, a literary technique that briefly mentions well-known references to convey deeper meanings. It emphasizes the importance of audience knowledge for effective allusions, using examples from Charles Dickens,...

This video focuses on Rosa Parks' active involvement in the civil rights movement. It recounts the pivotal bus incident that galvanized her commitment, her decision to leave her job for family responsibilities, and her participation in...

Arguments are about persuading someone who disagrees with you, using language. An argument follows rules that are less structured than those of a formal debate. But, there are unwritten rules nonetheless. Let’s look at them.

Have you ever had so many choices that you simply could not make up your mind? It’s called ‘overchoice’. And we are less happy when we have more choices. Barry Schwarz called this ‘the Paradox of Choice’. The Paradox of