Season 2013
The whole universe is an incredibility complex computational system. But for what purpose?
Is the Universe a Computer?
Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?
Idea Channel reflects on the benefit (or threat?) of Artificial Intelligence.
Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?
Idea Channel questions whether math is "real" or a feature of human creation.
Does Math Really Exist?
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
Could eSports ever achieve this level of storytelling?
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
A special Idea Channel episode featuring a visit by Mike to Mr. Monfre's class.
A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class
Is a Tagged Instagram More Than Just a Photo?
Here's an idea: a tagged Instagram is more than just a photo.
Is a Tagged Instagram More Than Just a Photo?
An Interview with Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin
An interview with Minecraft EDU's creator, Joel Levin.
An Interview with Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin
Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice?
Mike explains why you might think twice before your next video game purchase.
Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice?
Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?
NBC's Community defies conventions of a traditional sitcom. But is it postmodern?
Is Community a Postmodern Masterpiece?
Will Kickstarter Replace Hollywood?
Kickstarter has transformed fundraising for creatives. But will it topple Hollywood?
Will Kickstarter Replace Hollywood?
Is Piracy Helping Game of Thrones?
Here's an idea: Game Of Thrones owes its success to piracy.
Is Piracy Helping Game of Thrones?
Do Knock-Offs Prove the Value of a Brand?
Knock-off products might not be as detrimental to a brand as they initially seem.
Do Knock-Offs Prove the Value of a Brand?
Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool?
Minecraft might be good for more than just fun and games.
Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool?
Russian Meteorites and Surveillance Culture
Countless cameras captured a meteorite's crash. Are we becoming a surveillance culture?
Russian Meteorites and Surveillance Culture
There's No Such Thing as Online?!?
Has the distinction between online and offline become irrelevant?
There's No Such Thing as Online?!?
Is Futurama the Best Argument Against Transhumanism?
Are we destined for a future of blissful paradise or a world like Futurama?
Is Futurama the Best Argument Against Transhumanism?
Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?
MP3s vs Vinyl. Recorded vs live - Idea Channel unravels these heated musical debates.
Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?
Hipster - we love to hate them. But what if, deep down, we're all really hipsters?
Are You a Hipster?
Will Space Travel Save Us All?
Mike Rugnetta examines the Overview Effect and the prospect of space travel...for us all!
Will Space Travel Save Us All?
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