Three Principles for Creating Safer AI
Explore principles for developing safe AI with uncertainty, common sense, and human values, aiming to harness superintelligent AI's power while preventing potential catastrophic outcomes.
The Biology of Our Best and Worst Selves
Explore the biological roots of human behavior with neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky as he examines the factors influencing our compassionate and violent tendencies across various timescales.
Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone - Men Included
Michael Kimmel presents a compelling case for workplace and domestic gender equality, highlighting its benefits for all. He argues that equal treatment leads to increased opportunities and happiness for everyone involved.
The Evolution of Compassion
Explore evolutionary biology and game theory to understand the Golden Rule, its challenges, and the potential for increased compassion in society.
Lose Your Ego, Find Your Compassion
Explore teachings from Qur'an, Rumi, Muhammad, and Jesus to overcome self-imposed barriers and cultivate absolute compassion in this inspiring talk by Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf.
Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
Provocative and humorous exploration of common excuses for not pursuing one's passions, challenging viewers to confront their fears and embrace their true ambitions.
4 Lessons from Robots About Being Human
Explore how robots challenge our understanding of humanity, revealing insights about empathy, collaboration, and our own limitations in this thought-provoking TEDx talk.
Social Psychology - The Power of Situation and Framing
Explore how social interactions shape thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Learn about confirmation bias, social facilitation, and the impact of context on behavior in this introduction to social psychology.
Brain Magic
Explore mind-bending illusions and feats of brain magic as Keith Barry demonstrates how our minds can be tricked, involving the audience in jaw-dropping and potentially dangerous stunts.
Technology, Faith and Human Shortcomings
Explore the intersection of technology, faith, and human nature as Rev. Graham reflects on progress, morality, and the enduring power of spiritual beliefs in a rapidly changing world.
The Logic of Non-Zero-Sum Progress
Explore game theory's "non-zero-sumness" concept and its role in biological and cultural evolution. Learn how mutual understanding and cooperation lead to progress and success for all.
The Habits of Happiness
Explore the concept of happiness and learn techniques to cultivate it through mindfulness and mental training, guided by Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard's insights and stunning Himalayan photography.
The Call to Learn
Energetic exploration of diverse topics, from Jupiter's atmosphere to KGB hackers, showcasing the joy of continuous learning and the excitement of scientific curiosity.
Are We in Control of Our Decisions?
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely explores the irrational nature of human decision-making through visual illusions and research findings, challenging our assumptions about rational choices.
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.
Why We Think It's OK to Cheat and Steal - Sometimes
Behavioral economist explores hidden reasons behind cheating and stealing, revealing our predictably irrational nature and susceptibility to influence through clever studies on moral decision-making.
The Social Animal
David Brooks explores cognitive science insights on human nature, challenging individual-centric views and highlighting the importance of social connections in shaping our behavior and decision-making processes.
A Darwinian Theory of Beauty
Explore the evolutionary origins of beauty and art in this animated talk, challenging the notion that aesthetics are purely subjective and revealing their deep roots in human nature.
Do You Really Know Why You Do What You Do?
Explore choice blindness and self-knowledge through fascinating experiments, challenging our understanding of decision-making and revealing the complexities of human behavior.
A Black Man Goes Undercover in the Alt-Right
Theo E.J. Wilson shares his journey of engaging with white supremacists online, revealing unexpected insights and advocating for courageous conversations to bridge divides and promote understanding.
Why Our IQ Levels Are Higher Than Our Grandparents'
Explore the cognitive evolution of the 20th century and its impact on IQ levels. Flynn discusses the shift in professions, thinking patterns, and the surprising consequences of our changing mental landscape.