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    Economics And Art

    Economics And Art

    What lessons can economics learn from art? Megan Wilkens examines how, historically, trends in the art world have offered a prescient window into wide-ranging socio-economic shifts in society. If economists look closely at art, they might be privy to unexpected changes in cultural behavior.

    Subjects:
    Society and Culture
    Keywords:
    Art -- Economic aspects Art society
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    The Hidden Force in Global Economics: Sending Money Home

    The Hidden Force in Global Economics: Sending Money Home

    In 2013, international migrants sent $413 billion home to families and friends — three times more than the total of global foreign aid (about $135 billion). This money, known as remittances, makes a significant difference in the lives of those receiving it and plays a major role in the economies of many countries. Economist Dilip Ratha describes the promise of these “dollars wrapped with love” and analyzes how they are stifled by practical and regulatory obstacles.

    Subjects:
    Economics
    Keywords:
    Emigrant remittances
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    Lessons From Fungi on Markets And Economics

    Lessons From Fungi on Markets And Economics

    Resource inequality is one of our greatest challenges, but it's not unique to humans. Like us, mycorrhizal fungi that live in plant and tree roots strategically trade, steal and withhold resources, displaying remarkable parallels to humans in their capacity to be opportunistic (and sometimes ruthless) -- all in the absence of cognition. In a mind-blowing talk, evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers shares what fungi networks and relationships reveal about human economies, and what they can tell us about inequality.

    Subjects:
    Biology
    Keywords:
    Mycorrhizal fungi -- Ecology
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    The intricate economics of terrorism

    The intricate economics of terrorism

    Loretta Napoleoni details her rare opportunity to talk to the secretive Italian Red Brigades -- an experience that sparked a lifelong interest in terrorism. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at its complex economics, revealing a surprising connection between money laundering and the US Patriot Act.

    Subjects:
    Criminology and Economics
    Keywords:
    Money laundering Terrorism -- Economic aspects
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    Why Tech Needs The Humanities

    Why Tech Needs The Humanities

    If you want to build a team of innovative problem-solvers, you should value the humanities just as much as the sciences, says entrepreneur Eric Berridge. He shares why tech companies should look beyond STEM graduates for new hires -- and how people with backgrounds in the arts and humanities can bring creativity and insight to technical workplaces.

    Keywords:
    Science the humanities Vocational guidance
    Resource Type:
    Others
     
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    Identifying the Main Idea

    Identifying the Main Idea

    In this interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.

    Subjects:
    English language
    Keywords:
    Reading comprehension
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    Others
     
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    Summary Writing (Screencast)

    Summary Writing (Screencast)

    In this screencast, students demonstrate an understanding of summary writing by reading step-by-step instructions and then summarizing short paragraphs. Examples of summaries that are poorly written, as well as those that are written well, are included.

    Subjects:
    English language
    Keywords:
    Abstracting
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    "Jabberwocky": One of Literature's Best Bits of Nonsense

    "Jabberwocky": One of Literature's Best Bits of Nonsense

    As Alice wanders through the dreamscape of Looking-Glass Land in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," she happens across a book written in an unintelligible language. Inside, she discovers an epic poem filled with nonsense, fearsome creatures, and whimsical language. Dive into Carroll's legendary poem, "Jabberwocky" and see if you can make sense of the nonsense.

    Subjects:
    English literature
    Keywords:
    Nonsense verse Jabberwocky (Carroll Lewis)
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    How I Became a Scientist: From English Literature Major to Science

    How I Became a Scientist: From English Literature Major to Science

    How does an English literature major ultimately end up as a cancer biologist? Varmus tells us of his circuitous path to becoming a scientist to illustrate the many routes that one can follow to a career in science.

    Keywords:
    Physical sciences -- Vocational guidance Biologists -- Vocational guidance
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    Video
     
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    How Literature Can Help Us Develop Empathy

    How Literature Can Help Us Develop Empathy

    Reading fiction can educate us emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, says Beth Ann Fennelly, creative writing professor and poet laureate of Mississippi. She makes the case for why we humans — and the world — continue to need literature.

    Subjects:
    English literature
    Keywords:
    Social psychology literature Empathy
    Resource Type:
    Video