People react to being called beautiful
AdultsPsychologySocietyI conducted an independent project, which evidently turned into a social experiment halfway through, regarding beauty at my performing arts high school in Chicago. I want to clarify that my intentions were not to get a reaction out of people. I was simply filming beauty and this is the result. Here it is.
Four sisters in Ancient Rome - Ray Laurence
AdultsHistorySocietyCultureWomenHow did the young, wealthy women of Ancient Rome spend their days? Meet Domitia and her sister Domitia and her sister Domitia and her sister Domitia. Ray Laurence sketches the domestic life of leisure that these young girls lived, despite little recorded information on women from this otherwise well-documented era.
A portrait session with a twist
AdultsPhotographySocietyArtA photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what's in front of it.
Vampires: Folklore, fantasy and fact - Michael Molina
AdultsHistorySocietyCultureMythologyScienceThe myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18th-century Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. So, how did we arrive at the popular image we know, love and fear today? And what truly makes a vampire...a vampire? Michael Molina digs up the science and the superstition.
What are the universal human rights?
AdultsPhilosophyPoliticsSocietyJusticeThe basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them-and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.
Effective Communication
AdultsEducationSocietySelfPersonal FinanceLearning how to better communicate and interact with others can really help to improve your life -- from ensuring you enjoy parties more to turning you into a roaring success magnet. Bestselling author of How to Succeed with People Paul McGee takes us through a host of different situations and explains how to deal with other people and get the best out of them.
Would You Rather Be Rich Or Happy?
AdultsPhilosophySocietyKids say the darndest things - but sometimes they offer some serious insight. We played "Would You Rather" with kids ages 3 to 11 to see if they had anything to teach us adults. Visit aplus.com/s/readresssuccess for more.
The Science of Six Degrees of Separation
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyAre all people on Earth really connected through just six steps?
How false news can spread
AdultsSocial MediaInternet CultureSocietyIn previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting.
What If Money Was No Object?
AdultsEconomySocietyA remastered version of "What if money was no object". After our original video, which reached almost 2,000,000 views was taken down due to copyright. Many emails were received to remake and re-upload this profound advice from the late Alan Watts. Thanks too everyone for the support!
Remove labels this Ramadan
AdultsMarketingPsychologySocietyA person's appearance is usually the first thing we observe about then, but how would people react if you meet someone without actually being able to see them? This is exactly what Coca-Cola set out to find out. 6 strangers were huddled together in a dark room and had interacted with zero visibility in total darkness.
A Simple Way of Life in The Coromandel
AdultsLifeSocietyWorldDiscover one of New Zealand's most mysterious, rugged, and best kept secrets, The Coromandel. Home to some of the best surf, diving, coastline, and landscapes, the locals will show you how time slows down, and why they prefer the simple way of life.
Misconceptions about Sharks
AdultsAnimalsPsychologySocietyA weekly show where we debunk common misconceptions. This week, Elliott discusses some misconceptions about sharks!
Batkid Begins
AdultsFilmHealthSocietyCultureEntertainmentCharityIt's November 15, 2013.Twenty-five thousand people descend on San Francisco. Online, two billion others join in. This massive crowd erupts with a collective display of public emotion rarely seen. With a Beatlemania-like intensity, people take to the streets and screens. They are all united to fulfill the wish of 5-year-old Miles Scott, who is recovering from Leukemia. It is his dream to become Batkid and save Gotham City. Batkid Begins chronicles the making of the overnight international phenomenon that is Batkid.
Amazing Balloon Skewer Party Trick
AdultsCreativitySocietyFunHow-toHow to thread a balloon onto a skewer. Fun magic trick perfect for parties. Impress adults and children with this simple trick. All you need is a balloon, a skewer and some washing up liquid.
Experiment Shows That All Of Us Are Naturally Altruistic
AdultsHumanPhilosophySocietyExperimentsPsychologySciencePut to work at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany, Alan Alda finds out how children will help, and like it, while chimps are less inclined to offer enthusiastic assistance.
The Pizza Shop That Pays It Forward
AdultsEqualityFoodCharitySocietyBusinessMason Wartman left Wall Street to start Rosa's Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia. But this is no ordinary pizzeria. At Rosa's, customers can do something very unique: pay forward slices of $1 pizza for those in need with Post-It Notes that hang from the walls.