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Idea Channel: Does Math Really Exist?

Does Math Really Exist?

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Idea Channel: Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?

Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?

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Idea Channel: Is the Universe a Computer?

Is the Universe a Computer?

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Idea Channel: Why Do We Love Zombies?

Why Do We Love Zombies?

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Idea Channel

Idea Channel

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Idea Channel

Does Math Really Exist?

Idea Channel questions whether math is "real" or a feature of human creation.

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Does Math Really Exist?

Special | 8m 44s

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Idea Channel

Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?

Could eSports ever achieve this level of storytelling?

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Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?

Special | 8m 54s

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Idea Channel

Is the Universe a Computer?

The whole universe is an incredibility complex computational system. But for what purpose?

Special | 8m 9s

Is the Universe a Computer?

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Idea Channel

Why Do We Love Zombies?

How can we explain our current fascination with zombies?

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Why Do We Love Zombies?

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Idea Channel

Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?

Idea Channel reflects on the benefit (or threat?) of Artificial Intelligence.

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Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?

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Idea Channel

Is Sad Music Actually Sad?

What is it about music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?

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Is Sad Music Actually Sad?

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Idea Channel

Is a DOS Attack a Weapon?

Here's an idea: a DOS attack is a weapon.

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Is a DOS Attack a Weapon?

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Idea Channel

A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class

A special Idea Channel episode featuring a visit by Mike to Mr. Monfre's class.

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A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class

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Idea Channel

Is a Tagged Instagram More Than Just a Photo?

Here's an idea: a tagged Instagram is more than just a photo.

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Is a Tagged Instagram More Than Just a Photo?

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Idea Channel

An Interview with Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin

An interview with Minecraft EDU's creator, Joel Levin.

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An Interview with Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin

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Idea Channel

Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice?

Mike explains why you might think twice before your next video game purchase.

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Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice?

Special | 7m 40s

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Idea Channel

Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?

NBC's Community defies conventions of a traditional sitcom. But is it postmodern?

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Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?

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