Gricean Maxims are a vital part of how we understand each other: a set of... well, maybe "rules" is a bit strong. They're guidelines that we follow without realising it. And it's the reason that "asbestos-free... continue reading

posted by eric3579 1 month ago • 1,018 views • 5:33

YouTube description: The story of Apollo 13 goes beyond a tale of survival. The mission also successfully completed a science investigation that is still helping to inform our understanding of the Moon... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 1 month 4 weeks ago • 68 views • 2:46

"... I met Molly Burke a few months ago. She’s awesome. I absolutely love what she’s done on YouTube to bring awareness to living with disability, and turning it into ability. And her guide dog Gallop... continue reading

posted by ant 9 months 4 weeks ago • 87 views • 16:32

An open conversation with a person diagnosed with Schizophrenia that I found very interesting and helpful.

posted by b4rringt0n 1 year 1 week ago • 760 views • 9:24

A honest respectful conversation of different points of view. Populist Revolution - Will It Go Left Or Right? - Candace Owens & Russell Brand

posted by bobknight33 1 year 1 month 2 weeks ago • 28 views • 1:56:54

Grama bay is gorgeous! Also, conversely, a place to see thousands of years of low-quality tagging from people of all backgrounds. From Pompeii Magnus to modern Albanian beach-goers, the walls ripple... continue reading

posted by nanrod 1 year 8 months 3 weeks ago • 175 views • 8:27

Miss Info investigates how the Jamaican beef patty became a NYC icon. As the flaky meat turnover has infiltrated all aspects of city life—found in mom-and-pop bakeries, bodegas, pizza shops, and even... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 3 years 1 week ago • 253 views • 12:06

Is what is said ... what is implied? YouTube: Last week we talked about language and meaning. Today, Hank explores some of the things that complicate meaning and how we get around that. We’ll explain... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 3 years 8 months 3 weeks ago • 593 views • 9:11

Is she or isn't she interested?

posted by PlayhousePals 3 years 9 months ago • 627 views • 2:59

YouTube description: Machine translation's a useful tool, don't get me wrong. But if you actually try to use it for regular conversation, it'll fall down really quickly. Why? What makes it so difficult? ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 4 years 2 months ago • 556 views • 5:05

How do you film a conversation? Most likely, you’re going to block the actors, set up the camera, and do shot/reverse shot. But where do you put the camera? What lens do you use? And how do you cut back... continue reading

posted by blacklotus90 4 years 3 months 1 week ago • 1,838 views • 7:05

"Eternal youth wouldn't make us invincible." YouTube: References: Aubert, G. & Lansdorp, P. M. (2008) Telomeres and aging. Physiological Review 88(2): 557–579. http://simonadellemonache.com/dispens... ... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 4 years 11 months 1 week ago • 577 views • 2:58

From http://www.dorkly.com/post/74413/wolfenstein-the-old-blood-reveals-the-first-ever-grammar-nazi ...

posted by ant 5 years 2 weeks ago • 798 views • 44 secs

Patrick, a deaf boy in Sub Saharan Africa, has never had a conversation with anyone. He is not alone. There's little chance to learn sign language there, leaving many deaf people isolated and incommunicative.... continue reading

posted by newtboy 5 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 541 views • 4:25

Try to remember at least a few of these to break out in party conversations! Be that awesome guys that knows everything! Or... Be that annoying guy that knows everything. Either way, You're knowing stuff!

Coach Kevin Kelly of the Pulaski Academy Bruins never punts because statistically he doesn't feel it gives him an advantage. Check out the stats at the end of the video to see if it's working.

posted by nock 6 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 236 views • 6:31