Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression. Learn how the mind wanders—and why that’s a very good thing. Excellent… Read More ›
Education
We’re Not Ready for Superintelligence
AI 2027 depicts a possible future where artificial intelligence radically transforms the world in just a few intense years. It’s based on detailed expert forecasts — but how much of it will actually happen? Are we really racing towards a… Read More ›
Apple Pay vs Google Pay
So glad I use Apple Pay…
The Master Putter-Together
This is a brilliant video. There is a ‘so expensive’ episode about Apple as well which is worth a look.
Homeschooled pupil ‘in limbo’
A homeschooled pupil has been left in “limbo” by the decision to drop GCSE exams this year, her mother has said. Mainstream pupils will be judged on predicted grades, but for Rebecca Gouge they do not exist. The 15-year-old said… Read More ›
Bill Bryson ‘to retire from writing’
Bill Bryson, author of travel and science books which have sold millions of copies worldwide, is considering putting down his pen for good. The 68-year-old, who was born in Iowa but has dual US-UK citizenship, told Times Radio he had… Read More ›
We Have the Power to Destroy Ourselves
We’ve survived 200,000 years so far—2000 centuries. There’ve been risks during that time, most famously of asteroids hitting the Earth, as seems to have happened 65 million years ago when the dinosaurs were wiped out. That’s one type of risk… Read More ›
Educational Documentaries | Netflix
For many years, Netflix has allowed teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms. However, this isn’t possible with schools closed. So at their request, we have made a selection of our documentary features and series available on our YouTube channel…. Read More ›
The New York subway map
This is a perfect example of how you can display a topic on the web. Brilliant.
The work that makes all other work possible
Brilliant.