Top 10 Internet Videos to Mull Over
Our favorite parts of YouTube aren’t the videos of cats falling off pianos or amazing basketball shots, but the exchange of innovative ideas worldwide in a format that previously simply wasn’t possible.
Is there a better way to conquer poverty around the world other than traditional philanthropy? What’s the root cause of men behaving badly? Can an intellectual believe in God?
These are just a few of the concepts discussed below. Of course, there’s hundreds or thousands more thought provoking videos out there, so please post your ideas in the comments below.
A Cast of Thousands, over 42 Countries, and One Bad Dancer
This is among our favorite videos on the Internet, and one that we dare you to watch only once. It’s a cast of thousands across 42 countries all with a common goal – to dance with Matt. After watching, we noticed that suddenly people around the world don’t seem so different from one another.
An Innovative Plan to Help the World’s Poor
From TED.com, Jacqueline Novogratz is pioneering new ways of tackling poverty. In her view, traditional charity rarely delivers lasting results. Her solution, outlined here through a series of revealing personal stories, is “patient capital”: support for “bottom of the pyramid” businesses which the commercial market alone couldn’t provide. The result: sustainable jobs, goods, services — and dignity — for the world’s poorest.
A 14-Year Old Malawian Inventor Builds an Electricity-Generating Windmill from Spare Parts
From TED.com, a 14-year old boy with virtually nothing decided to build a windmill to power his house. After visiting the library, he learned the basics and modified the plans to work with spare parts available to him. A truly inspiring story of not accepting the circumstances which you’re presented.
One Common Man Changing the World
We’ve learned years ago from Dr. Martin Luther King and Ghandi of the power of a peaceful protest with tens of thousands of people. Is it possible for a solitary person with resolve to stop evil to make a difference? This video contains some of the most amazing footage ever captured.
How Can You Know If There’s a God?
You’ve heard the arguments for both a God and atheism. One of the smartest people we’ve ever heard, Ravi Zacharias, brings irrefutable logic to the “debate” for God’s existence.
The Need for Strong Fathers
This 60 Minutes story from over ten years ago demonstrates clearly demonstrates the need for male role models for the young.
Understanding The Theory of Relativity
Unless you’re a physics major, you probably have heard of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, but never really understood what it means. This short video explains the theory better and quicker than a semester of Physics 101
Using Science to Validate the Christmas Story
This is an absolutely fascinating documentary on how the science of astronomy can actually pinpoint the date of the original Christmas day.
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The Decade in Seven Minutes
In seven minutes, relive the first decade of this millennium, and the lessons we can learn from it.
The “Fun” Theory
Sure, this video brings a smile to the face of anyone who watches it. But – also gives a very interesting lesson in human nature.