Videos — April 6, 2011

What Do Toddlers and Shakespeare Have in Common?

They both experiment with language, recombining words and phrases in novel ways. Steven Pinker explains how his studies in childhood linguistics try to shed light on linguistic creativity in general.

Can quantum science supercharge genetics?

Are physicists about to decode a mysterious field of science that could have huge implications for your health?

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Jim Al-Khalili

The Well

A mind-blowing explanation of symmetry

Basic and breath-taking – Dr. Frank Wilczek addresses symmetry’s critical role in nature’s laws and what we consider to be beautiful.

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with

Frank Wilczek

How ‘flow state’ can heal trauma

Experiences that put you in a state of flow are shown to override PTSD and heartbreak.

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with

Steven Kotler

The Well

How Einstein changed time forever

Is this video four minutes long? Not necessarily.

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4 min

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with

Jim Al-Khalili

The #1 thing college students want

Former Harvard professor and best-selling author Todd Rose explains the problem with prestigious colleges and how the future of higher ed could be bright.

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4 min

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Todd Rose

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