418. What Are Some Important Accidental Discoveries?
Some of the most important discoveries were made completely on accident. In fact, in some instances, the people making the discovery had set out to discover something completely different.
417. What If Everyone’s Cell Phones Stopped Working?
Could you imagine a world without cell phones? It’s interesting to think what life would be like if they all stopped working…
416. Are Child Labor Laws Good or Bad?
Many people believe that it should be against the law for kids to work, but these types of laws actually deprive many people of important opportunities. Come learn why!
415. Why Is the Internet Archive So Important?
Do websites ever disappear? Where does that information go? Learn about the internet’s backup system and how it works.
413. Why Is It Important to Admit When You’re Wrong?
Nobody likes being wrong. But recognizing and admitting when you are wrong can make you a better person.
412. Who Is Maria Montessori?
Maria Montessori was a big believer in creating an education method where children could have the freedom over their own education.
411. Who Is Peter Gray?
Today, Connor and Brittany talk about Peter Gray, the author of “Free to Play,” a book that talks about the importance of letting kids learn through play.
410. When Is Free Speech Not Protected?
Free speech is supposed to protect all of us from being punished for expressing ourselves. But according to the courts, there are some forms of speech not protected by the First Amendment. But are these courts right?
409. Why Does Poverty Exist?
There are lots of economists and politicians who think they understand the root cause of poverty, and most will blame it on the wealthy. But poverty is actually the natural state of man kind.
408. How are Fractals an Example of Emergent Order?
Fractals are patterns in nature that can been seen in many places: nature, plants, trees, rivers, even within our own bodies! Ronni and Brittany talk about how fractals and fractal systems in society can be seen as examples of emergent, or spontaneous, order.
