The Simpson's 26th season finale "Mathlete's Feat" is full of mathematical problems. The final problem is a challenging geometric problem. Can you figure it out? You can skip to 4:58 for the solution. Kudos to the writers of The...

First thing’s first: what is media literacy? In our first episode, Jay breaks this question down and explains how we’re going to use it to explore our media saturated world.

A 50 cent coin has 12 equal sides. If you place two coins next to each other on a table (see video for diagram), what is the angle formed between the two coins? This was asked to 12th grade (age 17 and 18) students in Australia. Many...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the difference between traditional and digital media ownership and the potential impact of this on democracy. Key learning points: - Media supports democracy by informing the public but also risks spreading...

The media's panic about antifa reflects an old bias in the way journalists cover protest movements. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut...

Negative campaigns—or campaigns that work by painting opposing candidates in a negative light—have been used for decades. But today, thanks to information that can be gained from social media, these campaigns may be even more effective...

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. How do you tell women’s stories? Ask women to tell them. At TEDxABQ, Megan Kamerick shows how the news media...

In a talk that could change how you see things, designer and artist Jiabao Li introduces her conceptual projects that expose the inherent bias of digital media. From a helmet that makes you "allergic" to the color red to a browser...

James C. Kaufman, PhD, is a professor of educational psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. An internationally recognized leader in the field of creativity, he is the author/editor of more than 35...

Where are all the women and girls in film? Social scientist Stacy Smith analyzes how the media underrepresents and portrays women -- and the potentially destructive effects those portrayals have on viewers. She shares hard data behind...

This video emphasizes the importance of critically analyzing media messages by looking beyond the surface content to uncover the true intentions, biases, and implications. It guides viewers to consider the source of the message, how it...

Minal Bopaiah is author, speaker, and strategist committed to designing a more equitable world. With degrees in English, psychology, and organizational development, and a lifelong passion for diversity and inclusion, She has spent her...

This video transcript explores the power of persuasive language in media, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and discernment. It highlights common tactics such as storytelling, evidence presentation, attacks, flattery, and...

Only if you are truly open to the possibility of being wrong can you ever learn, says researcher Alex Edmans. In an insightful talk, he explores how confirmation bias -- the tendency to only accept information that supports your personal...