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The hidden cost of gold - Lyla Latif
Dig into how foreign corporations exploit African nations like Mali for their gold mining, and often rob them of proper compensation.
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In 2020, Mali …
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Why people fall for misinformation - Joseph Isaac
How does a fact become a misconception? Dig into the world of misinformation to see how facts can become distorted and misleading.
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In 1901, David Hä…
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What is the shape of a molecule? - George Zaidan and Charles Morton
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A molecule is nearly all empty space, apa…
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A whistleblower you haven't heard - Geert Chatrou
In this engaging talk, world champion whistler Geert Chatrou performs the whimsical "Eleonora" by A. Honhoff, and his own "Fête de la Belle." In a fa…
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Can the economy expand forever?
Is infinite economic growth possible on a planet with finite resources? Explore how countries can balance efficiency with sustainability.
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Many econo…
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Are all of your memories real? - Daniel L. Schacter
Dig into the psychology of how memories are susceptible to false information and why we shouldn’t treat them as truth.
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In a 1990’s study, participan…
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The secret mechanisms of the adolescent brain - Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-mysterious-workings-of-the-adolescent-brain-sarah-jayne-blakemore
Why do teenagers seem so much more i…
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The uncertain location of electrons - George Zaidan and Charles Morton
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-uncertain-location-of-electrons-george-zaidan-and-charles-morton
The tiny atoms that make up our world…
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What is a butt tuba and why is it in medieval art? - Michelle Brown
Uncover the rich history of illuminated manuscripts and the often bizarre images that filled the margins of medieval books.
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A rabbit attempts to pla…
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Why you will fail to have a great career - Larry Smith
In this funny and blunt talk, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions…
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