Jonathan Haidt: The real difference between liberals and con

By Eric on Friday, September 11, 2009
Filled Under: Authors, TEDTalks

"Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values
 that form the basis of our political choices, whether we're
 left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he
 pinpoints the moral values that liberals and conservatives
 tend to honor most."

Marvin Minsky: Health, population and the human mind

By Eric on Friday, August 28, 2009
Filled Under: TEDTalks

"Listen closely -- Marvin Minsky's arch, eclectic,
 charmingly offhand talk on health, overpopulation
 and the human mind is packed with subtlety: wit,
 wisdom and just an ounce of wily, is-he-joking?
 advice."

Idea Framing, Metaphors, and Your Brain – George Lakoff

By Eric on Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Filled Under: Fora.tv

“UC-Berkeley Linguistics Professor George Lakoff discusses how idea framing and metaphors contribute to shaping the way we think.”

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Political Rhetoric, Explained – Steven Pinker

By Eric on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Filled Under: Authors, Fora.tv

“Psychologist Steven Pinker explains why political rhetoric often tends to be vague, empty, and bland.”

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