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Idea Channel

Arts & Culture
Science & Nature
Digital Series

Idea Channel

Arts & Culture
Science & Nature
Digital Series

Here's an idea: a PBS show that examines the connections between pop culture, technology, and art.
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
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Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?

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Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?
7:07
Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?
Idea Channel reflects on the benefit (or threat?) of Artificial Intelligence.
Is a DOS Attack a Weapon?
8:32
Is a DOS Attack a Weapon?
Here's an idea: a DOS attack is a weapon.
Is Sad Music Actually Sad?
7:18
Is Sad Music Actually Sad?
What is it about music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?
Why Do We Love Zombies?
7:32
Why Do We Love Zombies?
How can we explain our current fascination with zombies?
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
8:54
Can Video Games Become the Next Spectator Sport?
Could eSports ever achieve this level of storytelling?
A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class
4:15
A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class
A special Idea Channel episode featuring a visit by Mike to Mr. Monfre's class.
An Interview with Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin
2:59
An Interview with Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin
An interview with Minecraft EDU's creator, Joel Levin.
Is Piracy Helping Game of Thrones?
7:54
Is Piracy Helping Game of Thrones?
Here's an idea: Game Of Thrones owes its success to piracy.
Do Knock-Offs Prove the Value of a Brand?
7:38
Do Knock-Offs Prove the Value of a Brand?
Knock-off products might not be as detrimental to a brand as they initially seem.
Russian Meteorites and Surveillance Culture
4:00
Russian Meteorites and Surveillance Culture
Countless cameras captured a meteorite's crash. Are we becoming a surveillance culture?
Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?
5:17
Are MP3s & Vinyl Better than Live Music?
MP3s vs Vinyl. Recorded vs live - Idea Channel unravels these heated musical debates.
Will Space Travel Save Us All?
4:24
Will Space Travel Save Us All?
Mike Rugnetta examines the Overview Effect and the prospect of space travel...for us all!
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