Intellect PlusCooperation
9 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.
How a global war sparked India's largest mass movement for independenceDiscover how the collision of World War I and the Khilafat Movement created the perfect storm for Indian nationalism. This video breaks down how Mahatma Gandhi transformed local g…
Why brute computing force alone cannot solve our world's biggest problemsData mining innovator Shyam Sankar argues that the key to tackling complex global issues lies not in faster algorithms, but in a symbiotic relationship between machines and human …
Why global progress depends on shared solutions from the Global SouthThe world's most pressing crises—from climate emergencies to food insecurity—do not respect national borders. Instead of looking toward a single source of aid, developing nations …
Why the best way to win is to be fairThis video explores Robert Axelrod's game theory research on how cooperation emerges even among enemies. It explains why a simple, repetitive strategy can foster mutual success in…
Why psychological shifts matter more than the invention of toolsWhile we often credit the industrial revolution or the printing press for human progress, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt suggests a different driver. This video explores how p…
Can states cooperate without a global police force to enforce peace?International relations faces a fundamental paradox: how do nations work together when there is no overarching authority to stop them from fighting? Scholars have grappled with th…
The invisible architecture of human civilization is built on cooperationFrom the global economy to the engineering of a jumbo jet, our greatest achievements are not individual feats but systemic ones. This video explores how independent components ali…- Why the desire to be seen as generous drives people to do goodMIT research scientist Erez Yoeli explains how to encourage prosocial behavior by leveraging our collective need for a positive reputation. Discover a practical checklist for moti…
Can global cooperation truly eradicate a disease, or is it just a dream?Smallpox was eradicated through unprecedented coordination across all levels of society. This video examines how individual, community, and national cooperation are essential to m…