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Bad news for the Amazon as Brazil backs out of hosting UN climate talks — Grist
Officials say the reversal is due to budget issues, but activists say President-elect Bolsonaro is to blame. via Bad news for the Amazon as Brazil backs out of hosting UN climate talks — Grist
When technology can read minds, how will we protect our privacy?
Tech that can decode your brain activity and reveal what you’re thinking and feeling is on the horizon, says legal scholar and ethicist Nita Farahany. What will it mean for our already violated sense of privacy? In a cautionary talk, … Continue reading
The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman
“Escaping slavery; risking everything to save her family; leading a military raid; championing the cause of women’s suffrage; these are just a handful of the accomplishments of one of America’s most courageous heroes.” An animation I directed and animated in … Continue reading
Why America’s Founders Tried to Recruit a Foreign Prince to Be Their King—And How That Moment Holds a Warning for Today — TIME
Authoritarianism is on the rise throughout the world, from Russia to Turkey to Hungary. Even in the United States, 37% of Americans have lost faith in democracy and shockingly one in six is ready for a military dictatorship. And yet … Continue reading
Wargames
A short creative documentary that charts the attendees of Britain’s longest running Wargames group, and explores the complexity of actual combat on individuals from a psychologist’s perspective. Obsession, camaraderie and a Wargames Society that asks: what does it take … Continue reading
The Italian Street Artist Using Cheese Paintings To Fight Neo-Fascism (HBO)
This year, Italy has seen a resurgence in neo-fascism and far-right ideology. But one street artist is fighting back — with giant paintings of pumpkin tortellini and parmesan cheese. For the past 10 years, Pier Paolo Spinazzè, known as “CIBO,” … Continue reading
Crash Course History of Science Preview
[from the description] “CrashCourse Published on 19 Mar 2018 For as long as Hank has hosted Crash Course, he’s wanted to host a series about the history of science. We’ve been asking big questions for a really long time and … Continue reading
The Ostrich politic – Animation Short Film 2018 – GOBELINS
Ostriches carry on their daily activities burying their heads, believing It’s an Instinctive behavior. However, one day a research by phylogeneticist Dr. Kays proves otherwise. Réalisateur / Director : Mohamad HOUHOU Contact : ostrich@gobelins.fr Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OstrichPolitic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OstrichPolitic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ostrichpoli… Musique … Continue reading
Facebook launches an archive for political ads in Brazil, in the US and in the UK — PPC Land
Facebook last month launched a public archive for the ads from Brazil, the US and the UK, related to politics and issues of national importance. The Facebook Ad Archive is available to anyone, even for non-Facebook users. Facebook says this … Continue reading
Flavours of Scotland with Paul Lister on Rewilding at Alladale Wilderness Reserve
A clip from Flavours of Scotland. It includes filming at Alladale Wilderness Reserve and an interview with Paul Lister on conservation projects at Alladale. For more information go to:www.theeuropeannaturetrust.com/en/Scotland/
Reforesting Scotland / Planting Trees / Rewilding Britain / Trees for life
LOVE IT TV – Nature, Learning and Life Published on 23 Mar 2017 This short film sees the results of an inspired groups vision to rewild a deserted Scottish Island. LOVE IT TV visits Isle Martin in north West Scotland … Continue reading
