TED Talks
TED: How to reduce bias in your workplace | Kim Scott and Trier Bryant
We all have bias -- especially the unconscious kind -- and it's preventing us from doing our best work. Gone unchecked, bias can make employees feel resentful, frustrated and silenced, and it can even lead to outright discrimination and...
TED Talks
TED: Courage, the most important virtue | Bari Weiss
In an unflinching look at issues that widen the political divide in the US, journalist and editor Bari Weiss highlights why courage is the most important virtue in today's polarized world. She shares examples of people who have spoken up...
SciShow
Why Do We Smile
Many species show off their teeth as a threat, so where did humans get our friendly smiles?
TED Talks
TED: The unexpected challenges of a country's first election | Philippa Neave
How do you teach an entire country how to vote when no one has done it before? It's a huge challenge facing fledgling democracies around the world -- and one of the biggest problems turns out to be a lack of shared language. After all,...
TED Talks
Erik Schlangen: A "self-healing" asphalt
Paved roads are nice to look at, but they're easily damaged and costly to repair. Erik Schlangen demos a new type of porous asphalt made of simple materials with an astonishing feature: When cracked, it can be "healed" by induction heating.
Curated Video
The History of Film: From Silent Movies to Talkies
In this video, the teacher discusses the early days of silent films and introduces notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Mary Pickford. They also mention the contributions of Walt Disney in creating iconic cartoon...
Debunked
How Silent Are Gun Silencers
Is it a movie myth or factual physics? Do silencers or suppressors really silence gunfire just like in the movies? Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Learn the science behind what makes a gunshot...
Curated Video
Let's Learn Blending Long Vowel (CVCe) Words
This video teaches how to blend long vowel words. We use CVCe words. Seeing the silent or magic e at the end of a word is a signal that the word may have a long vowel. Practice blending the sounds in words is an important step in...
Curated Video
The Sound of Silence: Uncovering the Necessity and Impact of Noise
Journey into the world of silence to understand our dependency on sound in daily life and the disorienting effects of true quiet. Explore the challenges faced by hearing-impaired individuals and witness the transformative power of...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Act 5, Scene 2 Analysis
In this final installment, we dive deep into the heart-wrenching conclusion of Othello, Act 5, Scene 2. Explore the devastating impact of miscommunication and silence as Othello confronts Desdemona, leading to the tragic climax. We...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Act 5, Scene 1 Analysis
In this video, we explore the heart-wrenching events of Act 5, Scene 1 of Othello. We delve into the themes of silence and miscommunication, highlighting how these elements drive the play towards its tragic conclusion. We examine the...
Curated Video
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.1 Discussion: Is Hamlet in Love?
This video analyzes a scene where Hamlet's dramatic gestures mimic those of a conventional lover, highlighting his silent and sorrowful demeanor. By examining his actions, which include a deep sigh and an intense gaze without verbal...
Curated Video
Silent Ferry
Silent Ferry is a creative writing text that contains figurative language and words with particular connotations that impact tone, mood, and pacing.
Curated Video
Othello Act 5: Silence | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 5 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of silence. Who gets to speak? who gets to tell others to speak? who is prevented from speaking? all this matters in Othello.
All Ears English
2053 - Were You Today Years Old When You Learned this English Slang?
Have you not kept up with new English slang? That's a choice! Today we share three new English slang phrases that will add color and playfulness to your conversations so you can connect with people of any generation.
Mr. Beat
Do You Have the Right to Remain Silent? | Salinas v. Texas
In episode 33 of Supreme Court Briefs, police question a dude named Salinas about a murder, and they claim his silence made him seem guilty. He claims "the right to remain silent."
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 51 - Silent Letters (Levels 1-2)
Why do we have silent letters?... Or should that be...Why do we have silent letters? Material covered: Read Thumb Susie's Story - Thumb Knife Susie's Story - Knife Gone
Curated Video
Legal Rationale
Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) presents us with a methodology for developing an appropriate legal interpretation in the face of vagueness.
Curated Video
Silent Operations of Power
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL), describes how government agents reading our email is actually a diminishment of our civic liberty.
Señor Jordan
Learn Spanish with a Joke - (#4)
He aquí otro chiste. Espero que les guste. Here's another joke. I hope you all like it.
Señor Jordan
How to say "cat got your tongue? " in Spanish (Día 64)
Here's another requested phrase! Enjoy :-)
Curated Video
Let's Learn Blending Long Vowel (CVCe) Words
This video teaches how to blend long vowel words. We use CVCe words. Seeing the silent or magic e at the end of a word is a signal that the word may have a long vowel. Practice blending the sounds in words is an important step in...