Albert Bartlett: Arithmetic, Population and Energy
Physics professor Albert Bartlett has given this lecture over 1,600 times about the common misunderstandings and dangers about steady growth. And once you get past the first ten minutes, it’s eye-opening.
Paul Ekman & Dacher Keltner: The Evolution of Emotions
Paul Ekman and his former student Dacher Keltner talk about the role of Darwin in human emotion and misconceptions about his work.
David Mutton: Policing Our Minds
Forensic psychologist David Mutton explains what investigative psychologists really do and points out some conflicts in Australian law and the work of an investigative psychologist with human rights and ethics.
Robert Sapolsky: The Uniqueness of Humans
In this great lecture given at Stanford, Robert Sapolsky shows what makes humans unique and what doesn’t. Definitely one of the best and most entertaining lectures I’ve seen so far.
Thanks to Andy for pointing it out.