All Videos — August 17, 2012

Garry Kasparov on the Future of Russian Democracy

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Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov says Russia is headed for disaster. The next 10 years is a matter of fighting for survival.

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The Present

Microplastic overload: Is cutting production the only realistic way to curb pollution?

On November 25, U.N. members will meet in South Korea to cap off a series of meetings aiming to reduce global plastic pollution.

Silhouette of a person against a blue background, overlaid with white node and line networks.

Thinking

Mechanized minds: AI’s hidden impact on human thought

While we’re busy wondering whether machines will ever become conscious, we rarely stop to ask: What happens to us?

Starts With A Bang

Political realities do not change scientific ones

In partisan political times, recognizing the scientific truth is more important than ever. Scientists must be vocal and clear about reality.

A group of five people stands in front of a brown van, channeling their inner Richard Feynman. The background features a wall adorned with lush plants, setting the perfect scene for these everyday heroes.

Starts With A Bang

Ask Ethan: Why isn’t Richard Feynman your personal hero?

One of the 20th century’s most famous, influential, and successful physicists is lauded the world over. But Feynman is no hero to me.

Three children stand under a mysterious green light in a suburban street at night, looking upward. Floating objects are illuminated around them.

Thinking

If aliens visit Earth, let’s hope they’ve overcome their savage past

Here’s the dark side of first contact.

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Culture & Religion

Storytelling’s Future: The “I’s” Have It

Researchers asked people what they wanted out of the storytelling experience and boiled the answers down to four things: immersion, interactivity, integration, and impact.