Science is shattering our intuitions about consciousness | Annaka Harris
AdultsHumanPsychologyScienceConsciousness is everything we know, everything we experience. The mystery at the heart of consciousness lies in why our universe – despite teeming with non-conscious matter – is configured in a way where it's having a felt experience from the inside.
How AI Is Saving Billions of Years of Human Research Time | Max Jaderberg | TED
AdultsEducationHumanTechnologyCan AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds?
We Fell For The Oldest Lie On The Internet
AdultsBiologyHumanScienceFactsHealthInternet CultureMedia“Your blood vessels stretch a staggering 100,000 kilometers, enough to wrap around Earth twice!" Sounds amazing, right? We spent over a year trying to confirm this claim, and let's just say – things aren't as they seem.
Humanity's Greatest Journey
AdultsEducationHumanScienceArtCreativityCultureHistoryIt’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.
Networking Doesn’t Have to Feel Gross | Daniel Hallak | TED
AdultsBusinessHumanPsychologyRelationshipsSelfEducationNetworking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak.
Tired of Doomscrolling?
AdultsHealthHumanLifeEnvironmentMental HealthSocietyTechnologyBeing a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.
Happy News
YouthAnimalsArtificial IntelligenceHumanEntertainmentHumorCultureDe-Graft has this week's Happy News to brighten your week.
The Infinite Stories of Hinduism: Crash Course Religions #5
AdultsHistoryHumanCultureReligionWhat does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.
What's the Difference Between Cults and Religion?: Crash Course Religions #3
AdultsHistoryHumanReligionCultureWhat 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.