... it would have to be this youtube channel to which you can subscribe; Big Think.
By far, this has to be the single most fascinating thing on the web; a self-described "knowledge forum featuring the ideas, lessons, stories and advice of leading experts from around the world".
It's choc full of big thinkers and their awfully big thoughts. Those interviewed (on a frequent and recurring basis) are cream-of-the-crop intellectuals including the likes of Michio Kaku, Prof. Cornell West, Neil deGrasse Tyson, James Randi, Bruce Bueno de Mesquita (featured below, espousing the pros/cons of dictatorships and democracies incl. a pointed reference to Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore) among many others. Few topics are left untouched - astrophysics, development economics, politics, art, philosophy and the most pressing social issues of today. Bloody marvelous!
* Note: In hindsight, I could have used a less colorful title but I'm hopeful this at least grabbed your attention.
By far, this has to be the single most fascinating thing on the web; a self-described "knowledge forum featuring the ideas, lessons, stories and advice of leading experts from around the world".
It's choc full of big thinkers and their awfully big thoughts. Those interviewed (on a frequent and recurring basis) are cream-of-the-crop intellectuals including the likes of Michio Kaku, Prof. Cornell West, Neil deGrasse Tyson, James Randi, Bruce Bueno de Mesquita (featured below, espousing the pros/cons of dictatorships and democracies incl. a pointed reference to Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore) among many others. Few topics are left untouched - astrophysics, development economics, politics, art, philosophy and the most pressing social issues of today. Bloody marvelous!
It's updated almost daily, with videos usually lasting less than 5 minutes; however, I'm often left pondering for many hours afterwards about their revelations. Perhaps best of all, most of the discussion is presented in layman's terms, allowing slightly thicker heads (especially my own) to not just understand but savour and enjoy the lesson.
Without fail, it also makes procrastination productive - you're entertained, you learn something, and are now well-positioned to pretend you're somewhat intelligent and informed in front of your friends.
* Note: In hindsight, I could have used a less colorful title but I'm hopeful this at least grabbed your attention.
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