History of English (combined)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- A look at the history of the English language. (this is a combination of all 10 parts of the series into one video) (all parts - combined) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'English Language' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk...
60-Second Adventures in Thought (combined)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- A look at 6 different 'Adventures in Thought' (this is a combination of all 6 parts of the series into one video) (all parts - combined) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk
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- Views: 595163
- Tags: thoughts adventures philosophy
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Consciousness and the limits of Science (1/10)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain. (Part 1 of 10) --- Articles by Professor Russell Stannard on OpenLearn www.open.ac.uk Study 'Philosophy and the human...
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- Length: 11:37
- Views: 39033
- Tags: consciousness brain scan Russell Stannard limits to science open university ou_s207
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The Twin Paradox - 60-Second Adventures in Thought (5/6)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity. (Part 5 of 6) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
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- Length: 1:18
- Views: 39557
- Tags: Einstein twins speed of light
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Shakespeare: Original pronunciation
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- An introduction by David and Ben Crystal to the 'Original Pronunciation' production of Shakespeare and what they reveal about the history of the English language. --- Study ' Shakespeare: text and performance' at the Open University: www3....
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- Length: 10:22
- Views: 33271
- Tags: National identity pride writing writer play write theatre RSC production movies music globe ou_u214
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Interactive art with wooden mirrors (1/4)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- Daniel Rozin's wooden mirror and how it works. (Part 1 of 4) --- Study 'Computers and processors' with the OU www3.open.ac.uk Explore qualifications in Computing and ICT with the OUwww3.open.ac.uk ---
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- Length: 2:20
- Views: 445221
- Tags: Daniel Rozin wooden mirror mirror interactive art wooden camera open university ou_t224
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Achilles and the Tortoise - 60-Second Adventures in Thought (1/6)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise. (Part 1 of 6) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
Schrödinger's Cat - 60-Second Adventures in Thought (6/6)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box. (Part 6 of 6) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
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- Length: 1:21
- Views: 55126
- Tags: Theorist quantum mechanics superposition
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Internet English - The History of English (9/10)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- Exploring the expansion of internet language, with abbreviations like lol and btw. (Part 9 of 10) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'English Language' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk Explore qualifications in Languages with...
The Chinese Room - 60-Second Adventures in Thought (3/6)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent. (Part 3 of 6) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
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- Length: 1:17
- Views: 55002
- Tags: Machine artificial intelligence computer science
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The Expansion of English in China - Worlds of English (1/4)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present. (Part 1 of 4) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Worlds of English' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
Anglo-Saxon - The History of English (1/10)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- A look at what words the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings bought to the English language. (Part 1 of 10) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'English Language' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk Explore qualifications in Languages with ...
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- Length: 1:18
- Views: 319475
- Tags: French France war conquer boats sonnet dictionary Vikings missionaries
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Hilbert's Infinite Hotel - 60-Second Adventures in Thought (4/6)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity. (Part 4 of 6) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
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- Length: 1:18
- Views: 46588
- Tags: Mathematician room space
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English and Empire - The History of English (6/10)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- Exploring how the British Empire spread across the world bringing back many new words and phrases. (Part 6 of 10) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'English Language' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk Explore qualifications i...
The Norman Conquest - The History of English (2/10)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded Britain and bought with him fancy French words to add to the English language. (Part 2 of 10) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'English Language' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk Explo...
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- Length: 1:18
- Views: 130011
- Tags: French France war conquer boats sonnet dictionary William The Conquer Hundred Year War
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The Grandfather Paradox - 60-Second Adventures in Thought (2/6)
Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- A well known story that questions the logic of time travel. (Part 2 of 6) Playlist link - www.youtube.com --- Study 'Philosophy' at the Open University: www3.open.ac.uk ---
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- Length: 1:16
- Views: 50576
- Tags: Time travel 1943 parallel universe
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