TED Talks
John Maeda: How art, technology and design inform creative leaders
John Maeda, former President of the Rhode Island School of Design, delivers a funny and charming talk that spans a lifetime of work in art, design and technology, concluding with a picture of creative leadership in the future. Watch for...
Crash Course
Focus & Concentration: Crash Course Study Skills
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get distracted while studying - even when you know you really don't have time for Facebook, Snapchat, Cookie Clicker, or whatever else is calling you? This week we're going to help you get a better...
SciShow
What Happens to an Email After You Click "Send"?
Email is one of the most essential things to our life. But do you actually know what happens when you click the "send" button, and how it's sent to your friends?
TED Talks
TED: How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century | Steven Johnson
Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen -- and can we keep it going? Backed by fascinating historical anecdotes, he shares some life-lengthening...
SciShow
The Earth's Internet: How Fungi Help Plants Communicate
Plants have their own interconnected networks that allow them to communicate with each other, sometimes over considerable distances!
SciShow
Where Should I Put My Wi-Fi Router
If you want to improve your wireless internet signal, we've got a few things to keep in mind.
TED Talks
TED: How porn changes the way teens think about sex | Emily F. Rothman
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. "The free, online, mainstream pornography that teenagers are most likely to see is a completely terrible form of...
TED Talks
Eli Pariser: What obligation do social media platforms have to the greater good?
Social media has become our new home. Can we build it better? Taking design cues from urban planners and social scientists, technologist Eli Pariser shows how the problems we're encountering on digital platforms aren't all that new --...
Crash Course
The Internet: Crash Course Computer Science
Today, we're going to talk about how the Internet works. Specifically, how that stream of characters you punch into your browser's address bar, like "youtube.com", return this very website. Just to clarify we're talking in a broader...
Crash Course
Computer Networks: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we start a three episode arc on the rise of a global telecommunications network that changed the world forever. We’re going to begin with computer networks, and how they grew from small groups of connected computers on LAN networks...
TED Talks
The joy of shopping -- and how to recapture it online | Nimisha Jain
Shopping is about more than just what you buy: it's a treasure hunt to discover something new, a negotiation to get a great deal, a time to catch up with friends and family. But for many, online shopping has turned the experience into an...
Crash Course
Media Skills: Crash Course Media Literacy
Now that you have a solid understanding of the media landscape, it’s time to equip you with the essential skills for navigating it.
TED Talks
TED: Inside the Egyptian revolution | Wael Ghonim
Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution ... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence. Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months,...
Crash Course
History of Media Literacy, Part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy
In order to understand the history of media literacy we have to go all the way back to straight up literacy. In the first half of our look at the history of media literacy, Jay takes us all the way back to Ancient Greece and forward...
TED Talks
Daphne Koller: What we're learning from online education
Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free -- not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn. With Coursera (cofounded by Andrew Ng), each keystroke, quiz,...
TED Talks
Ben Cameron: Why the live arts matter
How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? Ben Cameron offers a bold look forward to a world where live arts matter more than ever -- to link humans together at a primal level of shared...
TED Talks
Rives: If I controlled the Internet
How many poets could cram eBay, Friendster and Monster.com into 3-minute poem worthy of a standing ovation? Enjoy Rives' unique talent.
PBS
Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?
From R2-D2 to the Jetsons, our future robot companions promise to be helpful and handy! But many people have their concerns: will the development of artificial intelligence end up REPLACING humans in the work force, pushing already high...
Curated Video
Seoul: Music, Culture, and Sports
Seoul, South Korea:"From this peninsula located in Central America we will travel to Seoul, a bustling city full of history and culture."
Curated Video
Introducing Scent Dome: Sending Smells Over the Internet
The video introduces a new technology called the Scent Dome, which allows users to transmit smells over the Internet. Developed by Telewest Broadband, this device enables people to experience various scents, from seaside air to the aroma...
Curated Video
North Korea's Limited Step into the Internet Age
This video discusses North Korea's recent venture into the internet age, highlighting the government's decision to allow a joint venture with a German internet company. While the country remains highly secretive and controls access to...
Curated Video
Internet Control and Cyber Security in Vietnam: Balancing Growth and Control
This video discusses the growing internet usage in Vietnam, with an expected increase in the number of internet users. However, the government maintains strict controls on internet access, monitoring emails and blocking certain websites....
Curated Video
Technological Advancements in Tokyo's Business Show 2004
Tokyo's Business Show 2004 showcased the latest technology for the professional world, including digital documentation solutions, business software, office management tools, and mobile networking advancements. The event highlighted the...
Curated Video
Inside the Emirates Palace: Exploring the World's Most Expensive Hotel
The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi is the epitome of luxury, boasting the title of the world's most expensive hotel. With exquisite design and opulent features, it offers guests a truly indulgent experience. What sets it apart is its...