Everyone knows there's a strong link between sci-fi and technology. But science fiction movies can also provide powerful insights into how to innovation ethically and responsibly. This week's video draws on author, scientist and Risk Bites producer Andrew Maynard's book "Films from the Future: The
Everyone now has one at home and we also have Wi-Fi more and more often when we're on the road. We were asked if that was actually still good. Or is that perhaps dangerous after all? Spoiler: No, health hazards do not emanate from the Wi-Fi networks, we explain why in the video. Original: "Federal
What if morality is just a fiction used by the herd of inferior humans to hold back the few superior humans? In this final part of our Sprouts special with Stephen Hicks, we examine Nietzsche's explanation of how ethics evolves and the consequences for master types living in a world ruled by slave m
Moral disengagement is a process of cognitive restructuring that allows individuals to distance themselves from their inner moral standards and act unethically without feeling uncomfortable doing so. It's the story we tell ourselves so as not to feel bad about inhumane acts that would normally viola
What is responsible innovation, and why is it important? Risk Bites takes a quick dive into why socially responsible innovation and ethical entrepreneurship matter, and what you can do to ensure good intentions really do end up making people’s lives better. Of course, we can hardly do the topic ju
What if morality is just a fiction used by the herd of inferior human beings to hold back the few superior men? In this Sprouts special with Stephen Hicks, we examine Nietzsche’s explanation for how ethics develop and the consequences for master types living in a world that’s dominated by the morali
As novel coronavirus affects more and more university campuses, a growing number of students, parents and families are looking for advice on how they can keep themselves and others safe—especially if they are living in student housing and practicing social distancing. This guide provides basic adv
Five reasons you might hesitate to get the COVID vaccine, and why you should probably get it anyway: 0:46 - Unknown risks 1:48 - Effectiveness 2:28 - Fake news 3:30 - COVID conspiracy theories 4:00 - Your right not to be vaccinated Even if you are worried about getting the COVID vaccine, or are c
A guide to how to take care of yourself and those you love when your stuck at home as a result of social distancing and self-isolation, and anxiety and coronavirus cabin fever begin to set in! Social distancing and self-isolation are critically important to controlling the spread of coronaviru
Our universe might seem huge, but what if this isn't the only universe? Let's explore the idea of a multiverse. Support Life Noggin on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LifeNogginStudios?ty=h Follow Us! https://twitter.com/LifeNoggin https://facebook.com/LifeNoggin Click here to see more videos:
In this video excerpt from NOVA scienceNOW, learn how scientists are studying basic moral behavior in animals. Correspondent David Pogue, New York Times technology columnist, visits Friederike Range's Clever Dog Lab to find out whether dogs have a sense of fairness. If two dogs are asked to do a tri
"God is dead. God remains dead. And we killed him," wrote Friedrich Nietzsche in 1882. To understand what the German philosopher meant and what he thought about man, morality and society as a whole, we collaborated with Professor Stephen Hicks for this Sprouts special series. Support us on Patreon
