What's the Difference Between Cults and Religion?: Crash Course Religions #3
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What is a cult? How are cults different from religions? And why do many religious scholars say we shouldn’t even use that label? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why the line between cults and religions is much fuzzier than it seems.
How Nine Nuclear Saboteurs Changed WWII
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In Germany in 1939, the Uranverein, or “uranium club,” was trying to beat Oppenheimer to the bomb.
How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2
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When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?
You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?
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Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?
Is Co-Sleeping REALLY Dangerous?
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If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, AKA co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more complicated than you might think.
Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!
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Fever feels bad. So we take medication to suppress it – but is this a good idea? It turns out fever is one of the oldest defenses against disease.
How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED
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What makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.
Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible
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Democracy might be mathematically impossible
How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang
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Our society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.
5 Ways CRISPR Is About to Change Everything
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CRISPR-based gene therapies are already changing healthcare for things like sickle cell disease. But CRISPR is bigger than just medicine, and it could revolutionize everything from food and agriculture to green energy fuels to plastics.
Why is it so dangerous to step on a rusty nail? - Louise Thwaites
Adults Human
Explore how a toxin-producing bacterium causes tetanus, and how to identify its common symptoms and best prevention practices.
How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED
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Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.
12 traits emotionally intelligent people share
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Sure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
7 Ways Humans Change Color
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We're all used to our bodies being more or less the color they always are.
Why fish are better at breathing than you are - Dan Kwartler
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Explore how fish use their gills to breathe, and how these processes make them some of the most efficient breathers on Earth.
Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength
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@jewel says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.
Were Humans Destined to Exist?
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This is a snippet of a larger conversation taking place on Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Over 11 episodes, John Green and Katie Mack walk through the entire history of the universe…even the parts that aren’t written yet.