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Explore a classic philosophical debate and decide: is it human nature to be selfish? And if so, is it possible to overcome it?

Is your future already written? Do your past, present, and future all exist right now? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes.

Humans may have been around for a long time, but life has existed for way longer. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll journey through deep time to uncover the history of life on Earth.

Explore what prevents us from learning from our failures, and how to become more resilient through cultivating a growth mindset.

A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.

Choosing a career is such a stressful endeavour... I still struggle with it every day. But this is the exercise that has helped me get more clarity about what I want to do in life.

What makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are.

What exactly makes a poem … a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three recognizable characteristics of most poetry.

Are people starting to avoid you at all costs and you're not sure why? Maybe it's something about you that you can't pick up on. Maybe it's your smell. It's your stinky, sweaty smell making it so that others can't breathe? In today's funny video we're going to give you some life hacks to keeping from stinking.

Stock up on this cold buster remedy so it’s ready to work its magic when you need it most!