Moving Sculpture
Explore kinetic art that blends engineering, philosophy, and whimsy. Discover how moving sculptures can convey deep ideas while delighting the senses.
A Theory of Everything
Hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of interconnectedness in science, math, and society. Challenges fixed ideas and reveals hidden truths through clever humor and insightful observations.
The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding
Legendary coach John Wooden shares his wisdom on redefining success, pursuing personal excellence, and finding true fulfillment beyond mere victory.
Truths I Learned from Life and Writing
Renowned author shares life wisdom on family, writing, spirituality, and personal growth, offering humor and insights on navigating the complexities of human existence.
Our Shared Condition - Consciousness
Philosopher John Searle explores human consciousness, debunking objections and arguing for its biological nature. He emphasizes the importance of studying consciousness scientifically to understand our shared condition.
The Why and How of Effective Altruism
Philosopher Peter Singer explores effective altruism, challenging viewers to consider the most impactful ways to help others and make a difference through charitable giving and ethical decision-making.
A Plant's-Eye View
Explore a unique perspective on evolution and consciousness through the lens of plant intelligence, challenging our human-centric view of nature and Darwinism.
How Do You Explain Consciousness?
Philosopher David Chalmers explores the mystery of consciousness, discussing its fundamental nature and sharing perspectives on understanding the phenomenon of our subjective experiences.
Our Unhealthy Obsession with Choice
Philosopher explores how excessive personal choices create anxiety and distract from collective decision-making, urging a shift towards social thinking and shared responsibilities.
The Long Reach of Reason
Animated Socratic dialog explores the power of reason in moral progress, challenging the notion of irrationality's dominance in politics and culture through a persuasive philosophical discussion.
The 4 Stories We Tell Ourselves About Death
Philosopher Stephen Cave explores four common narratives humans use to cope with the inevitability of death, offering insights into our psychological relationship with mortality.
How Societies Can Grow Old Better
Explore how different societies treat their elders and learn strategies for leveraging mature experience to create more inclusive, age-friendly communities and improve quality of life for older individuals.
The Mathematics of Love
Discover mathematical patterns in love and learn three data-driven tips for finding your ideal partner in this engaging talk by mathematician Hannah Fry.
Sculpted Space, Within and Without
Explore the relationship between space and the human form with sculptor Antony Gormley as he discusses his innovative works and their impact on our perception of interior and exterior spaces.
Damon Horowitz Calls for a "Moral Operating System"
Explore the ethical implications of technology's growing power and the need for a philosophical framework to guide our decisions in this thought-provoking talk on digital ethics.
Religion, Evolution, and the Ecstasy of Self-Transcendence
Explore the evolutionary roots of self-transcendence and its connection to religion. Haidt presents a thought-provoking hypothesis on why humans seek experiences that go beyond the self.
The Quest to Understand Consciousness
Explore how our brains create our sense of self as neuroscientist Antonio Damasio delves into the fascinating question of what exactly we regain when we wake up and regain consciousness.
Why Can't We Describe Our Conscious Experiences? An Information Theoretic Attractor Dynamics Perspective of Ineffability
Explore the information theory behind consciousness, examining why rich conscious experiences are difficult to fully describe or recall through the lens of attractor dynamics and working memory.
Understanding Pure Experience: Algorithmic and Neurobiological Perspectives
Explore algorithmic and neurobiological perspectives on Minimal Phenomenal Experience through computational frameworks and neural mass models to understand consciousness and reduce suffering.
Negative Indicators of Consciousness in Artificial Systems
Explore the concept of negative consciousness indicators in AI systems, examining factors that decrease the likelihood of machine consciousness and their implications for artificial intelligence research.
Humans and Their Unconscious - Philosophical Perspectives on Consciousness
Explorez la conscience et l'inconscient humain à travers les grands philosophes, découvrez notre vulnérabilité à la manipulation et notre interaction avec l'environnement.