I study patience in a lab. Here’s what I’ve found.

From Big Think. This interview is an episode from ‪@The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the ‪@JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Schnitker’s next interview ► Is virtue worth pursuing? A psychologist explains https://youtu.be/qIUnvXZHkkg Feeling more impatient lately? It’s not entirely your fault. Sarah Schnitker,…

Why the American dream no longer moves upward | Derek Thompson

From Big Think. “This is a world in which we’ve essentially given ourselves the tools to stop the construction of the most important product in American lives in the places where Americans often most want to move.” Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, One generation’s solutions, this generation’s disease | Derek…

How to train your nervous system for optimal performance | Steven Kotler

From Big Think. "If you’re interested in human performance, what you want is something that’s reliable and repeatable, and thus you want neurobiology because neurobiology gives you mechanism." Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of effortlessness: How to activate flow | Steven Kotler: Full Interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIn9tfeQ2I Most explanations…

Experts from 4 different fields define consciousness

From Big Think. We created this video in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators. How does self-awareness connect us to others, society, and the universe? 4 experts explain. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full Perception Box series ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uULy4b0kV4iomWS7CzqCdOCwj0lFnLr&si=yCY6Ee7m6bpj7E-y Christof Koch, PhD, Daniel Dennett, PhD, Sam Harris, PhD, and Deepak Chopra, MD—four…

Not all effort leads to character. Here’s why.

From Big Think. This interview is an episode from ‪@The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the ‪@JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Schnitker’s next interview ► Is virtue worth pursuing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIUnvXZHkkg Does self-discipline always build character? Not necessarily. Psychologist Sarah Schnitker explains why virtue grows…

Post Mortem Stream: ‘Rationalising Colonialism – How the US Stole Indigenous American Land’

From “Philosophy Tube”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Notice: Embedding might be disabled. Just in case, here’s a link to watch it on YouTube. Talking about the latest episode of the show, how it was made and what the feedback was! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PhilosophyTube Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/philosophytube There Are Many Different Kinds of Love, Brethren Arise, Candlepower,…

Your brain: the most important sex organ in the body | Emily Nagoski

From Big Think. “The sexual excitation system is the accelerator or the gas pedal, and it notices all the sex-related information in the environment.” Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, You were lied to about sex. Here’s the truth | Full Interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3mDt4oV88o Past decades of sex research have focused…

Couperin: Les Barricades Mystérieuses

From ContraPointsLive. I’ve taken some time off to pursue decadent and unremunerative activities like playing baroque music. This 300-year-old piece is “Les Barricades Mystérieuses” by François Couperin. It’s sort of the harpsichord equivalent of Für Elise or Stairway to Heaven, except most people don’t know any harpsichord music so this is probably your first time…

Empathy and Existentialism

From Michael Burns. Stay informed on breaking news and improve your media consumption habits by subscribing through my link https://ground.news/michaelburns for 40% unlimited access this month with the Vantage Subscription. Why is children’s entertainer and educator Ms Rachel able to speak about the situation in Gaza with more moral clarity than democratic leaders like Pete…

Become stronger: Jumpstart your anti-fragile systems | Tal Ben-Shahar: Full Interview

From Big Think. “There’s research showing that people who are curious, who ask questions, are not just happier, they’re not just more successful, they also live longer.” Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Antifragility: How to use suffering to get stronger ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISjRSek5Xbs Success, status, and achievements promise to deliver happiness,…

Inside the mind of a white-collar criminal | Kelly Richmond Pope

From Big Think. “Fraud is a trillion dollar problem, about $5 trillion today with that number increasingly rising annually.” Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The 4 financial statements every smart person should understand | Full Interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7KyehyBxH0 We often think of fraud as the work of greedy masterminds, but…

One neuroscientist’s deep dive into perception and reality | Christof Koch

From Big Think. We created this video in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators. Everything you experience is filtered through your brain, and everyone’s brain is different. Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full Perception Box series…

Rationalising Colonialism – How the US Stole Indigenous American Land

From “Philosophy Tube”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Notice: Embedding might be disabled. Just in case, here’s a link to watch it on YouTube. See Part Three now! https://go.nebula.tv/philosophytube Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PhilosophyTube BIBLIOGRAPHY: Kathryn Akipa, Gladys Hawk, Craig Howe, Lanniko Lee, Kim Tallbear, and Lydia Whirlwind Soldier, “Reflections in Mnisose After Lewis…

Philosophy YouTube is Broken

From Michael Burns. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code burns at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/burns Philosophy is the love of wisdom. YouTube is the love of attention and algorithmic data. So how is it possible to make philosophically engaging content on a platform that thrives…

They’re Here

From Curious Archive. But WHY are aliens?? | Watch my exclusive video ‘How to Survive First Contact’ by joining Nebula at https://go.nebula.tv/curiousarchive — 0:00 The Alien Inquiry 0:46 “Helmets made of Beans” 2:20 Ancient Aliens (but like, not the tv show) 3:49 Medieval UFOs (Probably Weren’t Aliens) 5:27 …but what if aliens anyway? 6:57 Ancient…

How to Slay a Dragon

From Curious Archive. This has to be done. | Watch my exclusive video ‘How to Raise a Dragon’ by joining Nebula at https://go.nebula.tv/curiousarchive — 0:00 Dragon Slaying 101 0:53 Avoid Eye Contact 2:08 Confirm the Dragon Must be Slain 3:44 Determine Extermination Method 5:47 Prepare Basic Fireproofing 8:16 Quarantine the Body 9:42 Adventures in the…

How a YouTube Channel Dies.

From Michael Burns. Getting laid off sucks. Especially when it leads to the end of something you really believed in. In this video I talk about my experience in getting laid off from Wisecrack, what really happened, what I learned from it all, and how it’s all informing what I’m doing now on THIS channel.…

my final jordan peterson video

From Michael Burns. #philosophy #jordanpeterson #bible Jordan Peterson wrote a book about the bible. And while it’s a horrible work of scholarship, it gives us some very clear insights into who Peterson is and what he believes. I read (most of) the book so you don’t have to, and in this video tell you why…

Wisecrack is Dead

From Michael Burns. Hey guys – this is our last video, at least in this iteration with this team. We love you all a lot and thank you for all of your support over the years.

AI Is “Art” for People who Hate Humans – Wisecrack’s last CASE OF THE MONDAYS – – 3/31/25

From Michael Burns. If you have any questions or comments email us at WisecrackLive666@gmail.com Follow for updates about future streams: @MichaelOBurns @TechnoPoverty WISECRACK LIVE 666 MERCH HERE: https://wisecrack-shop.fourthwall.com Michael’s Video on The Attack on Education CHECK OUT OUR NEW COFFEE PARTNER YES PLZ Go to https://bit.ly/455WURn or use code WISECRACK for 20% off your first…

Elon Starts Sh*t with @HasanAbi / ICE KIDNAPS TURKISH GRAD STUDENT – WISECRACK LIVE! – 3/26/25

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