Image: A group of traditionally dressed girls in China laughing and having a conversation

15 minutes

[ Psychology ]

How Does Language Shape the Way You See the World?

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Lera Boroditsky shows us how our language shapes our perception of the world in her fascinating TED talk! What are the implications of these variations?

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Source: Endangered Alphabet Carving

12 minutes

[ Art ]

Endangered Alphabets

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Have you ever considered what might happen if the alphabet you use became extinct? It’s happening slowly, but here is one person using his unique talents to change that!

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Image: cartoon of how Bacteria communicate

21 minutes

[ Education Enrichment ]

Can Bacteria Talk to Each Other?

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Can single-celled organisms like bacteria communicate, or are they blindly moving through their lifespan, like tiny organic machines? Princeton University’s Bonnie Bassler has a fascinating answer.

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