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Explore the ideas, materials, colors and technologies adopted by Pop Art. Then, examine how this movement created new images, shapes and forms that continue to influence artists and designers today. Filmed in the UK and New York, this program talks to leading designers about how the work of pop artists like Lichtenstein and Warhol continue to influence design.
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Surprising pundits, pollsters, and the political establishment, Donald Trump amassed a large base of voters to win both the Republican nomination and the presidency in 2016. What accounted for his unexpected rise? Some argue that Trump's support reflected an uninformed populism and the misplaced anger of a large swath of the American people. But others argue that it arose from the failure of elites to empathize with their struggles and craft effective...
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A 1988 English study of psychiatric disorders claims that Afro-Caribbeans living in England are ten times more likely to develop schizophrenia. Could such a study reflect a racist society? This classic Horizon documentary sheds light on the incidence of schizophrenia among ethnic minorities like Afro-Caribbean people. As the documentary points out, there seems to be an excessive diagnosis of schizophrenia among black people, but this finding must...
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Everyone likes to think they're unique, but like it or not, much of your behavior is influenced by copying other people. We're going to mess with your mind as we put you through a series of games and experiments designed to show you why a yawn is so contagious, how imitation leads to flattery and how to discover whether your brain is a born leader or a born follower.
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This 2011 Falling Walls lecture video explores the human aversion to change. Collective histories have showcased human avoidance, and in some cases, inability, to change course and learn from mistakes. Elke Weber, whose contributions lie at the intersection of psychology and economics, sheds new light on behavioral models of judgment and decision making under risk and uncertainty. Her diverse academic career has led her to serve in leadership roles...
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In this TEDTalk, management professor and bestselling author David Logan discusses the societal tribes that people form naturally when they spend time together in schools, workplaces, or even at Super Bowl parties. Elaborating on what he has identified as five distinct cultural stages the various tribes represent, Logan argues that these groups can influence world events, and so urges us to "nudge them forward" toward the phase of highest consciousness....
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This program from the Combat Studies Institute presents an overview of the American Civil War and its developmental changes as the war progressed. It describes the impact of tactics upon the commanders in the field and how they learned to adapt or be replaced by a new generation of commanders. How technology impacted the war and the long term vision that would carry America's army forward for good or ill is also discussed. This recording may contain...
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The natural home of our species is at sea level. The higher we go, the less oxygen there is in the air and the harder we find it to survive. In this program, doctor of extreme medicine Kevin Fong conducts a series of experiments to determine how the human body responds to altitude. He climbs one of the tallest mountains in the Alps and subjects himself to a sudden depressurization at 25,000 feet.
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Are we really in control of our own thoughts? In this documentary, filmmaker Jason Brett Serle travels from the mall to the mountains to expose just how powerful the subliminal messages of advertising, politicians, and mass media really are. Arguing that "we don't perceive what's there, we change what we perceive, and we perceive what's not there," Serle simplifies complex neurological theories with the help of his young son, then explains how neuro-linguistic...
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An intelligent exploration of how cults attract and manipulate their followers, this documentary shares the disturbing firsthand experiences of Cult Witness director Samuel Stefan and six others who have freed themselves from cults: Jill Mytton (The Exclusive Brethren), Jim Bergin and Judy Garvey (The Gentle Wind Project), Lea Saskia Laasner (The Janus Project), and Celeste Jones and Amoreena Winkler (The Children of God). Analytical insights into...
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Psychological experiments have shown that the natural human desire to conform can lead people to mistrust their own experiences, turn a blind eye to the suffering of others, and even inflict harm on the defenseless. But these findings have come at a price: the potential emotional damage of those being studied. This three-section program grapples with some of the thorny ethical issues arising from psychological research into obedience and conformity...
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Barry Schwartz studies the link between economics and psychology, offering startling insights into modern life. Collaborating with Ken Sharpe, Schwartz has also made a study of wisdom. In this TEDTalk, Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone haywire with bureaucracy. He argues that while rules often fail us and incentives often backfire, practical, everyday intelligence can help rebuild our world.
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This program will help people build and sustain rapport in the workplace. It focuses on a few broad topics including what is rapport and why is it necessary, rapport dos and don'ts, using positive body language, getting them talking, generating trust, being helpful, being flexible in how you communication, and challenging rapport situations.
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How far should a person go to reshape his or her body? Is it natural, healthy, and wise to want to match a cultural ideal of beauty? Or is it the most foolhardy kind of narcissism? Is there a middle ground? This program shows how people around the world go to extremes to meet dramatically varying standards of physical attractiveness. Viewers encounter Mentawai women in Sumatra who file their teeth to sharp points, American men who get buttock implants,...
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Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for special needs children since 1972. Drawing on his rich experience, Mr. Lavoie developed powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the home front, and the community. Beginning with an exploration of the causes and consequences of "social incompetence," this program provides field-tested advice on how to help children work through daily social struggles....
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With eye-opening footage, expert interviews, and many humorous anecdotes, this provocative program explores the alleged use of subliminal messages in advertising, music, film, politics, and the military. Documentarian Jeff Warrick leads viewers through the subconscious mind while examining the history, scientific validity, and potential effects of such techniques on society. From hidden sexual imagery in Disney cartoons and satanic messages in rock...
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This program from the Combat Studies Institute examines how to approach the lesson on American Military Experience 1815-1862 in the Evolution of Modern Warfare course. Panelists consider the U.S. strategic posture after the Mexican-American War, and the roles of the army, navy and militia. They consider how the Mexican-American War impacted the thinking of American officers in the Civil War. They consider technological changes in transportation, communication...
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While it's long been believed that both your body and your brain deteriorate over time, recent studies show that may not always be the case. Some brain functions improve as we get older while others don't fully develop until later in life. In this episode, we explore your brain and how it doesn't always act its age. Through a series of games and experiments, you'll discover how your daily routines might be aging your brain, and how you can actually...
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This program helps viewers discover what emotional competence is and how to develop it in four easy steps. First, users define emotional competence - recognizing your own thinking patterns and getting in touch with your own intuition. Secondly, becoming aware of emotional self control - including controlling emotions and staying calm in difficult or challenging situations. Thirdly, understanding others' emotions - being sensitive to others and showing...
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As rates of Alzheimer's disease continue to jump in the U.S., in May 2012, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the first Congressionally-mandated plan to help prevent and treat the disease. NewsHour correspondent Margaret Warner discusses the details with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, and Eric Hall, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Origina?