Who IS Sherlock Holmes?
The lesson discusses the evolution of the fictional character Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, over time. It highlights the difference between the popular portrayal of the detective and the original character created by Doyle.
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You
This song is about a person who is about to end a relationship, but even though they are leaving, they want to assure their partner that they will always love them.
You Can Only Save One – Who do You Choose?
This lesson discusses utilitarianism and how it can be used to decide between saving two groups of passengers in an interstellar disaster, considering their age and the amount of life they have lived. It also touches on the idea that those who are worse off should be given priority, and the suggestion to flip a coin in order to give each individual an equal chance of being saved.
Irene Cara – What a Feeling
The lyrics of the song “Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Irene Cara expresses the joy and empowerment that comes from following one’s passions and dreams.
Can You Freeze Yourself and Come Back to Life?
James Bedford was the first person to be cryogenically frozen in 1967 in order to cheat death. The process of cryopreservation, as studied by cryobiology, is difficult, as damage can occur when trying to lower the temperature. Despite research into cold-tolerant animals and vitrification techniques, cryonics cannot currently preserve a human body indefinitely and the dream of cryonics is still on ice.
Elton John – Candle in the Wind
Candle in the Wind is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, reflecting on her life and her untimely death. The lyrics express the idea that despite her immense fame and success, she was alone and never found true solace. The singer expresses a sort of regret for never having the opportunity to get to know her. The metaphor of the candle in the wind represents the fragility and transience of life, and how Marilyn’s life was extinguished too soon, before her legend ever lived up to its potential.
The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones are singing about the feeling of dissatisfaction, or not being able to find satisfaction in anything. The singer is trying to find satisfaction through material possessions and luxuries.
How to Manage Your Time More Effectively According to Machines
This lesson explores the computer science of scheduling, which can be applied to our own lives to help save time, prioritize work, and minimize interruptions. The article discusses the concept of quadratic-time algorithms, priority “buckets”, and interrupt coalescing which can all be used to improve productivity and reduce stress.
How to Manage Your Emotions
This article explores the idea that it is possible to consciously control our emotions by utilizing the Process Model, which has four steps. It also looks at the idea that finding the balance between avoiding and embracing our emotions is key to finding true happiness.
The Beatles – Hey Jude
The song Hey Jude by The Beatles is a message of encouragement to someone who is going through a difficult time. The song suggests that the person should let go of their pain and open up their heart to someone they love, in order to start making things better. It also suggests that they should not carry the world on their shoulders and instead take a break and find someone to perform with.