How to spot a pyramid scheme – Stacie Bosley
In 2004, a nutrition company offered a life-changing opportunity to earn a full-time income for part-time work. There were only two steps to get started: purchase a $500 kit and recruit two more members. By 2013, the company was making $200 million. There was just one problem — the vast majority of members earned less than […]
Why can’t governments print an unlimited amount of money? – Jonathan Smith
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked economies worldwide. Millions of people lost their jobs, and many businesses struggled to survive or shut down. Governments responded with some of the largest economic relief packages in history— the US alone spent $2.2 trillion on a first round of relief. So where did all this money come […]
Why should you read «Don Quixote»? – Ilan Stavans
Mounting his skinny steed, Don Quixote charges an army of giants. It is his duty to vanquish these behemoths in the name of his beloved lady, Dulcinea. There’s only one problem: the giants are merely windmills. What is it about this tale of the clumsy yet valiant knight that makes it so beloved? Ilan Stavans […]
Watch Jeff Bezos launch to space in 10 minutes (supercut)
Watch Blue Origin’s historic first space flight from pre-launch to touch down.
Feeding Bill Gates a Fake Burger (to save the world)
Sometimes the scientific method takes us to new frontiers. Thanks to Bill and Melinda Gates for partnering with me on this video. Check out the 2020 letter here: http://www.inflcr.co/SH1jF
Meat Without Animals: The Future Of Food | Bruce Friedrich | TEDxGateway
Plant-based and cultivated meat are poised to transform the global food system. In an eye-opening talk, food innovator Bruce Friedrich shows how government support can move this industry forward, revolutionizing the way we eat. Bruce Friedrich is cofounder and executive director of The Good Food Institute (GFI), an international nonprofit that is fostering a sustainable, […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Aliens, Mars & Why an Asteroid Might Flatten Earth [Full Interview]
2013 Re-Release: Everyone’s favorite astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, boggles Larry’s mind with his thoughts on aliens, traveling to Mars, and why an asteroid might flatten Earth. Plus, Neil on the trials of becoming a black scientist & why role models are overrated.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on debunking Flat-Earthers, Astrology (from Joe Rogan Experience #919)
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about discusses flat-earthers, and astrology.
How To Spot Pseudoscience
Alien fossils found in a meteorite?! Sounds amazing, but the science isn’t there. And that’s not the only example of hyped stories turning out to be, well, nothing. Trace gives you tips on how to tell the difference between science, and pseudoscience.
Karl Popper, Science, & Pseudoscience: Crash Course Philosophy #8
The early 1900s was an amazing time for Western science, as Albert Einstein was developing his theories of relativity and psychology was born, as Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis took over the scientific mainstream. Karl Popper observed these developments firsthand and came to draw a distinction between what he referred to as science and pseudoscience, which […]
How the rich avoid paying taxes
Capital gains taxes, explained.
Why Microsoft keeps beating Apple and Google with Windows
Microsoft Windows debuted in 1985 and for the past two decades it has been the dominant PC operating system worldwide. In 2020, Windows had almost 83% market share by unit shipments, while Google Chrome OS had 10% and Apple’s Mac OS had 7%, according to Gartner.
How Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson’s Space Flights Will Differ | WSJ
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, and Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic, are in a head-to-head race to get into space
Virgin Galactic’s First Fully Crewed Spaceflight #Unity22
Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed spaceflight with two pilots and four mission specialists including Sir Richard Branson.
