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SciShow

10 Discoveries Made in National Parks

12th - Higher Ed
You might think of national parks as a nice place to see a geyser, or a big ol’ canyon, but over the past 100 years, US national parks have produced some of the biggest, oldest, deepest, and creepiest discoveries that have been made in...
Instructional Video15:27
Crash Course

Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History

12th - Higher Ed
At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...
Instructional Video7:24
TED Talks

America's Gun Crisis: Will Change Come After the Latest Tragedy?

12th - Higher Ed
The conversation between president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer and TED’s Helen Walters delves into the issue of gun violence in America. They emphasize the ease of access to firearms, including military-grade...
Instructional Video4:50
TED Talks

Global Concerns Over U.S. Stability After Trump Assassination Attempt

12th - Higher Ed
president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer explains how world leaders are expressing deep concern about the state of American democracy following recent events, including the assassination attempt on former...
Instructional Video4:53
TED Talks

Media Polarization and the Erosion of Accountability in American Democracy

12th - Higher Ed
President and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer highlights the increasing polarization of the American media landscape, noting how media outlets like MSNBC and Fox offer divergent narratives that contribute to social...
Instructional Video6:20
TED Talks

Bridging the Divide: Emerging Leaders, Political Polarization, and the Future of U.S. Democracy

12th - Higher Ed
President and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer discusses the potential for emerging leaders in American politics who can build bridges, citing a few modern figures as examples. While he acknowledges a new generation...
Instructional Video12:56
TED Talks

The Future of American Democracy After a Trump Assassination Attempt

12th - Higher Ed
Following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED’s Helen Walters to discuss the broader implications for American politics. They explore...
Instructional Video12:04
TED Talks

TED: Can math help repair democracy? | Sam Wang

12th - Higher Ed
Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered districts to predicting the impact of alternative election methods like ranked-choice voting, neuroscientist Sam Wang outlines how...
Instructional Video6:25
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The Nazis recruited to win the Cold War | Brian Crim

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In May of 1945 the Third Reich was in chaos. Adolf Hitler was dead and German surrender was imminent. But while World War II was almost over, a new war was brewing. And the US was eager to recruit the smartest minds in Germany before the...
Instructional Video1:05:42
TED Talks

TED: A scientific breakthrough that could transform how we produce food | David Friedberg

12th - Higher Ed
Agriculture fundamentally changed the way humans live — but at a cost, using up huge tracts of land and wreaking havoc on the environment, even as millions still go hungry. Entrepreneur and investor David Friedberg paints a picture of...
Instructional Video13:35
TED Talks

TED: Is cultivated meat the future of food? | Uma Valeti

12th - Higher Ed
The way we raise animals is destructive to humans, animals and the environment, says cardiologist and entrepreneur Uma Valeti. He presents a solution that doesn't require you to give up your favorite protein-packed meals: cultivated...
Instructional Video21:53
TED Talks

TED: Courage, the most important virtue | Bari Weiss

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video46:26
TED Talks

TED: How far away is a ceasefire? An update on Gaza and the Rafah invasion | Ian Bremmer

12th - Higher Ed
In an exploration of conflict and diplomacy, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED's Helen Walters to unravel the ideological underpinnings, contrasting objectives and humanitarian crises defining...
Instructional Video18:06
TED Talks

TED: How the US is destroying young people's future | Scott Galloway

12th - Higher Ed
In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before. He unpacks the root causes and effects of this...
Instructional Video10:39
TED Talks

TED: Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it | Andrew Yang

12th - Higher Ed
The electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exposing the flaws of a system built on poor incentives, he proposes a cost-effective overhaul inspired by primary elections already working...
Instructional Video16:22
TED Talks

TED: How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin

12th - Higher Ed
Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our...
Instructional Video7:03
TED Talks

TED: A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis

12th - Higher Ed
In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation advocate Tracie Revis is working to turn the Ocmulgee Mounds into Georgia's first national park and preserve. This park would be...
Instructional Video42:55
TED Talks

TED: The US vs. itself — and other top global risks in 2024 | Ian Bremmer

12th - Higher Ed
2024 will be a dangerous year for the world, says Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Forecasting the top geopolitical risks set to play out in the months to come, he untangles what's in store for the war...
Instructional Video16:59
TED Talks

TED: How to bridge political divides — from two friends on opposing sides | Samar Ali and Clint Brewer

12th - Higher Ed
On paper, law professor Samar Ali and public affairs strategist Clint Brewer seem to come from very different — and perhaps opposing — backgrounds. But their friendship shows why political polarization in the US isn't as intractable as...
Instructional Video11:16
TED Talks

TED: What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell

12th - Higher Ed
Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to convince people to vote against...
Instructional Video10:22
TED Talks

TED: How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman

12th - Higher Ed
Science fiction authors have warned us for decades: division among global leaders can quickly create dystopia. Political economist Zainab Usman thinks present-day power struggles may seriously hinder the world's ability to fight climate...
Instructional Video12:45
TED Talks

TED: Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros

12th - Higher Ed
All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Adriann Negreros. From shift flexibility to ending work on time, he outlines what he...
Instructional Video11:43
TED Talks

TED: Enough red tape — we need to say yes to clean energy | Rich Powell

12th - Higher Ed
Climate innovation leader Rich Powell dives into the bureaucracy, bottlenecks and not-in-my-backyard attitude preventing the US from achieving its green energy goals, warning that we need about 10,000 new clean energy projects to be...
Instructional Video9:37
TED Talks

TED: The vital data you flush down the toilet | Newsha Ghaeli

12th - Higher Ed
Everybody pees and poops — and we know that urine and stool contain a rich source of information on our health, says data detective Newsha Ghaeli. Exploring the growing field of wastewater epidemiology, she shows how studying sewage can...