All Videos — February 12, 2011

Lincoln’s Wild White House Seances

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln held seances in the White House trying to contact the spirit of their dead son Willie. Or was it a calculated political move?

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Charles bridge in prague, czech republic.

Neuropsych

An untold story of LSD psychotherapy in communist Czechoslovakia

Uncovering the story of Milan Hausner, the Sadská clinic, and LSD psychotherapy behind the Iron Curtain.

Neuroscience of rivalry: Fans of England experience intense celebration after their win over Switzerland.

Business

How the neuroscience of fandom can strengthen company culture

For better teamwork, take a lesson from research into soccer fans who put aside their tribalism.

A black and white photo of albert einstein laughing.

Starts With A Bang

Einstein’s 7 rules for a better life

The most celebrated genius in human history didn’t just revolutionize physics, but taught many valuable lessons about living a better life.

A portrait of Shakespeare, one of the greatest literary leaders in history.

Business

Why Abraham Lincoln and the world’s greatest leaders adore Shakespeare

Every successful leader can mine golden knowledge from the works of the Bard.

High Culture

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has surprising roots in Victorian seances

“Time Warp” all the way back to 1800s spiritualism, magic performances, and spook shows.

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Politics & Current Affairs

The Day after Tomorrow

Today, the morning after, it is time to ask ourselves some questions about what comes next for the Middle East, especially in Yemen, the base of operations for al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.