Bill Maher in his 2000 special "Be More Cynical" talking about the Christian religion.

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 5 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 4,860 views

Hip-hop artist Mos Def and Princeton professor Cornel West keep it real on Real Time. Agree or disagree - on one topic or another - there are many valid points brought up.

posted by evil_disco_man 1 decade 6 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 4,456 views

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely studies the bugs in our moral code: the hidden reasons we think it's OK to cheat or steal (sometimes). Clever studies help make his point that we're predictably irrational... continue reading

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 5 years 9 months ago • 2,661 views

For those (like myself) that need a simplified version of how things in the financial world came to be, here's a great video by designer Jonathan Jarvis that I came across on NPR's planet money site. (11min)

An interesting video designed for German marketing firm Scholz & Friends examining how advertising has changed over the years since TV was introduced and encouraging advertisers to change their game.

This guy interviews several protestors in Libertyville, IL who are for making abortion illegal, and asks them what they believe an appropriate penalty would be for someone who breaks that law. It would... continue reading

posted by Spiff 1 decade 7 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 3,881 views • 6:50

Eye opening montage of news clips and photos that tell the truth about the events in Gaza.

posted by dead_tofu 1 decade 5 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 6,359 views

This documentary details the rise of Putin to power, while slightly one sided it is still full of great information. For three years, filmmakers Jean-Michel Carr and Jill Emery interviewed dozens of... continue reading

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 6 years 1 week ago • 2,148 views

In light of the global financial crisis, Australian economist Mark Thirlwell predicts a wane in enthusiasm for laissez-faire economics, in favor of greater state regulation of national markets. More... continue reading

posted by Farhad2000 1 decade 6 years 1 month ago • 1,691 views

Very objective and astute commentary on the realities of radical Islam. Speaker: Olivier Roy, Research Director, French National Center for Scientific Research Presider: Vali R. Nasr, Adjunct Senior... continue reading

BBC documentary about big breasts and how they affect the people who have them.

posted by theaceofclubz 1 decade 6 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 53,727 views • 56:27

This program demonstrates how visual information is gathered and processed, and how our culture, previous experiences, and interests influence our perceptions. With Dr. David Hubel of Harvard University... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 1 month 1 week ago • 8,673 views

summary redacted

posted by 13665 1 decade 6 years 1 month 1 week ago • 1,047 views

We have defeated the Commies and reshaped them in our image.

posted by sometimes 1 decade 6 years 7 months 1 week ago • 2,158 views

How under New Labor Britain has lost its civil liberties such as freedom of speech and the right to protest. Opening scene shows protesters being held hostage in coaches by the police.

posted by 10835 1 decade 6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 2,153 views • 1:41:05

This guy has a point, and it does freak me out a little.... Vladimir Bukovsky, Russian Presidential Candidate.

posted by dead_tofu 1 decade 6 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 1,671 views

I warn those with hearts not made of steel, this video made me cry.

posted by oxdottir 1 decade 6 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 1,673 views