Why Be Happy When You Could Be Interesting?
[2:00] We don’t really want what we think we desire, says philosopher Slavoj Žižek. [Video source: Big ThinkÂ…
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Emotions: Limbic System
[10:31] Learn about the key structures of the limbic structure and how they play a role in experiencing emotion. By Jeff…
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Sam Harris: The meaning of life
[6:42] Life, death & the present moment. A lecture from Sam Harris that I chopped up, fit together and overlaid with …
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The Psychology of Happiness and Feedback
[3:32] Sheila Heen, a Partner at Triad Consulting Group and a lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, explains the psycho…
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Joseph LeDoux’s Biggest Discoveries
[4:49] The neuroscientist recounts some of the breakthroughs that have come out of his world-renowned lab. [Source: B…
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Do Animals Like Music?
[3:08] Listening to music is a great way to relax and unwind, or stay focused at work and school. In fact, certain animals …
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The Science of Attraction: Is Your DNA Calling the Shots?
[2:55] Why do we find certain people more attractive than others? Have you heard it said, “You can’t help who you’…
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Nic Marks – The five ways to wellbeing
[5:08] Nic Marks from the Happy Planet Index lists the five key factors to a happy and well-balanced life. [Source: THNK…
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Can Money Buy Happiness?
[8:41] Money can’t buy happiness, right? That’s what we’ve always heard. But it turns out money an…
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Clio Cresswell: Mathematics and sex
[13:01] Mathematics and sex are deeply intertwined. From using mathematics to reveal patterns in our sex lives, to usi…
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