Sonja Lyubomirsky: What Determines Happiness?
[4:34] Sonja Lyubomirsky sheds light on how much of our happiness is determined by our genes, and how much is within our p…
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Camille A. Brown: The history of African-American social dance
[4:52] Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditi…
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Carl Sagan: A Universe Not Made For Us
[8:58] Carl Sagan reading from his book “The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark” [Video s…
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson & Jason Silva: Beauty in both symmetry and asymmetry
[7:42] On a fun evening out, two modern day thoughtful communicators shared some ideas about the meaning of life. [Vide…
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Peter Singer: The why and how of effective altruism
[17:19] If you’re lucky enough to live without want, it’s a natural impulse to help others in need. But, as…
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The paradox of value
[3:45] Imagine you’re on a game show and you can choose between two prizes: a diamond … or a bottle of water. It’s an …
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London Real interviews Jacque Fresco – What is Beauty?
[4:42] Jacque Fresco is the Director of The Venus Project, interviewed by the boys of London Real. [Video source: Londo…
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Susan David: This Brain Hack Can Improve Your Willpower
[2:21] Psychologist Susan David, author of the book “Emotional Agility,” explains how we can enhance ou…
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Claudia Hammond: The Psychology of Money
[23:32] The Psychology of Money with Claudia Hammond. Why don’t money and friendship mix? Can money buy happiness? W…
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Esther Perel: Why Happy Couples Cheat
[21:31] Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why …
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