For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * While the environmental benefits of installing photovoltaic systems are clear, the costs can remain off-putting for private households. In this video, SVEN MÜLLER explores the relevance of the peer effect (neighbors already having the technology) in a deci
Improve your communication skills with the Four Sides Communication Model. We all know a situation like this one: You say something harmless, and your counterpart feels insulted about that – no matter whether it's your girlfriend, your friend, or your team mate. To cope with such misunderstandings,
"Active learning" means getting involved, collaborating with others, and implementing concepts in the real world. It is intellectual hard work. But it allows you to remember the content better, understand it better and transfer it to other situations. Why does it work so well? We take a look at th
In the 1950s, psychologist Solomon Asch developed a study to investigate whether peer pressure can be strong enough to change our perception and make us believe in things that are not true. To this end, he set up a clever experiment on conformity that raises questions about our ability to think free
Dickson Wong, our award winning tutor for Maths, Economics, and Mandarin dives into the proven techniques that has led his students to smash their undergraduate & PHD level dissertations and research projects. He is experienced with a breadth of age groups and curriculums, having taught students fr
Do you often question whether someone genuinely respects you? No matter how hard you try, not everyone can respect you and that’s okay. But if you see yourself making enemies out of people that you just met, perhaps there’s a blind spot that you can change for the better. To help you with that, here
There's a reason that intelligence is linked to loneliness: people with a high IQ are more likely to be single than people with a lower IQ. In this video, we are going to share five reasons why intelligent people might be more likely to be lonely. Some of the reasons that we discuss include the fac
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * With proven detrimental impacts on women and their offspring, preventing child marriage is an important aspect of the struggle to reduce global poverty.In this video, CRISTINA BELLÉS-OBRERO analyzes the effectiveness of legislative measures designed to comb
Why do we feel lonely in a world where there are billions of people? In a world where we are more connected than ever, why is the suicide rate increasing, and mental health declining? One of the reason is because we are less willing to talk to people face to face. Without that face to face connectio
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that makes people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. The effect is related to people's general inability to recognize their lack of skills. You can find out how this effect comes about and what you can do to prevent it
Joe Miller, our university admissions expert, shares his insider knowledge on how to gain admission to Oxford to study Economics & Management. Joe has provided application support to 80+ students from 15+ countries. He has supported students with admission to the best universities in Britain, includ
"Active learning" means you participate, collaborate with others, and apply concepts to the real world. It requires hard mental effort but leads to better retention and an understanding of the material that can be transferred to other situations. To explain how to apply Active Learning in classrooms
