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Videos to deepen your interest and passion for science. Explosive short films, full length talks from the world’s leading scientists and writers, and videos to challenge the way you look at the world. The Royal Institution is a 200 year old independent charity creating opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together, through events, education, and the CHRISTMAS LECTURES. If you like our films, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution Or making a donation at: https://www.justgiving.com/royalinstitution We are required to state that we are part of the Amazon Associates programme which means that if you click on geni.us links in our video descriptions we may earn a commission on any purchases you make. This doesn't cost you anything and all the proceeds go towards the Ri's charitable education work. The Royal Institution of Great Britain is a registered charity. Registered charity number: 227938.
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Have the Boomers Pinched Their Children’s Futures? - with Lord David Willetts
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The video discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being born in a large or small cohort and how it affects one's life opportunities, especially in the context of British society.
How To Stop Yourself Being Ticklish - with Dr Emily Grossman
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The video explores the complexity of defining tickling, its evolutionary significance, and the neurological mechanisms involved.
The secrets of Einstein's unknown equation – with Sean Carroll
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A detailed explanation of how physicists use equations to understand the universe, with a focus on Einstein's equation in general relativity.
Computation and the Fundamental Theory of Physics - with Stephen Wolfram
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A detailed summary of the exploration of computational paradigms and their implications for understanding the fundamental theory of physics.
How did consciousness evolve? - with Nicholas Humphrey
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An in-depth exploration of the evolution and importance of sentience in humans, animals, and potential AI.
What's the future for generative AI? - The Turing Lectures with Mike Wooldridge
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A detailed exploration of the history, development, and capabilities of artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on machine learning and large language models.
Why we should be angry about UTIs - with Professor Jenny Rohn at Ada Lovelace Day
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A detailed explanation of urinary tract infections (UTIs), their impact, misconceptions, and the challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
