Pupil outcome: I can describe overpopulation and underpopulation and responses different countries take to these challenges. Key learning points: - Overpopulation is where there are not enough resources to meet the needs of the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the development of virtue ethics and reflect on its usefulness. Key learning points: - Aristotle's virtue ethics focuses on achieving eudaimonia through the development of moral character. - A virtue is the...

Chicago became one of the most important cities in the U.S. thanks to its central location, booming railroad and river networks, and its role in agriculture and industry. It grew rapidly by processing goods like grain and meat, shipping...

We just examined some aspects of current philosophy around the field of ethics. Now let's check out some developments in terms of our study of logic, language, and knowledge. This is will involve looking at figures like Saul Kripke,...

After studying the history of philosophy and logic for quite some time, we have finally made it to present day. What are some important topics in current philosophy? Let's begin to answer this question by first examining ethics, and...

The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines on June 15, 1991, was the second largest of the 20th century, sending ash 28 miles into the sky and spreading debris for hundreds of miles. Thanks to early warnings from scientists, over...

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre saw Greenwood, a prosperous African American community, devastated by racially motivated violence that left hundreds dead and a neighborhood in ruins.

In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in Manhattan went up in flames, killing 146 workers. The tragedy marked a pivotal moment in the fight for labor rights.

The Roaring 20s was a decade of extremes in the United States, as the country slowly moved from boom to bust. So how did an era of peace and prosperity end with the Great Depression?

The Great Migration saw over a million African Americans relocate from the South to urban areas in the North, sparking significant cultural and social change.

The Harlem Renaissance was an unprecedented flourishing of African-American culture and creativity in 1920s New York. It fostered a newfound sense of Black pride and identity, which extended far beyond the confines of Harlem.

Learn more about the women's suffrage movement in this interview with Dr. Colleen Shogan, vice chair of the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission and senior vice president at the White House Historical Association, on the occasion of...

This video is a bit different. I built a project management timeline of over 30 key events in the history of project management.





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This video explores the evolution of plastic surgery, from ancient civilizations to modern advancements. It highlights the pioneers and techniques that have shaped the field, and discusses how current procedures are safer, more precise,...

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.



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Today we’re going to explore the most important invention of the 20th century. Despite its size, it’s incredible how much it liberated our daily lives. I am of course talking about the birth control pill.

The story of New Zealand scientist Ernest Rutherford, who revolutionised science by discovering the structure of the atom in 1908. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. In 1908, Ernest Rutherford conducted the gold leaf...

Earth's climate has changed naturally over millions of years. Could the current cycle of warming simply be part of this natural cycle? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Medieval Warm Period occurred 1000 years ago....

Dr. Zarka examines the yeti’s origins, from Tibetan folklore and religion to the Westernized abominable snowman version. She explains how Buddhist beliefs, a series of intrepid 20th-century explorers, and a creatively translated word...

Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, Bloody Mary and Ouija are scary and entertaining rites of passage for kids and teens to participate in. But do these games actually work? And why do we love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?

North America’s most famous cryptid, Sasquatch is a bipedal hairy humanoid with history pre-dating European colonization with numerous sightings even up to the present day. From cave paintings to video documentation, Sasquatch is a...

Unicorns are all over the place in popular culture these days - movies, TV shows, toys, clothing and books for children and adults alike. But you might be interested to learn that the majestic, all-white horse with a spiralized horn on...

In this video, we will discuss the first tip for prompt engineering, which is to be specific in your prompts. We will talk about why specificity is important and provide some examples of specific prompts.
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Returning again to analytic philosophy, we arrive at the Vienna Circle and the logical positivists. There were many important members of this group, and Ludwig Wittgenstein was a frequent collaborator. Let's see what they were all about!