Art of the Netherlands : the great artists: Rubens
Born in Antwerp in 1577, the young Peter Paul Rubens travelled extensively in Italy, soaking up the artistic achievements of the High Renaissance. Returning to Flanders, he began a career that combined Renaissance techni..
Articles of Confederation, The
Historian Peter Onuf explains that the Articles of Confederation represented the only way of creating an effective alliance among the American provinces. However, Professor Onuf adds that the Articles of Confederation we..
Artificial Intelligence
Philosopher Hubert Dreyfus talks about initial efforts in the late 1950's to give computers human-like intelligence, which came to be known as artificial intelligence, or "AI."
Artificial Intelligence and the Mind
Philosopher Hilary Putnam talks about artificial intelligence, stating that the only things it has taught us about cognition is pattern recognition. He contends that it has taught us nothing about induction, natural lang..
Artificial Intelligence: The Common Sense Problem
Professor of Philosophy Hubert Dreyfus talks about recognizing early on that computers using only symbols and rules can't match what a human brain can do, because the machines lack what we call common sense.
As American as public school: 1900-1950
In 1900, 6% of America's children graduated from high school; by 1945, 51% graduated and 40% went on to college. This program recalls how massive immigration, child labor laws, and the explosive growth of cities fueled s..
As you like it
Shakespeare at his sunniest, posing serious questions in the most lighthearted tone. Is there a "natural difference" between a Duke's daughter and a commoner? Are men really stronger than women? Or is it just society's r..
Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: Standard Precautions
Demonstrates proper hand washing and hand decontamination using alcohol-based agents; describes action required for observing Standard precautions, and demonstrates handling of equipment and supplies used in providing pa..
Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: The Sterile Field
Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perf..
Asking for it: the ethics and erotics of sexual consent
The line between sexual consent and sexual coercion is not always as clear as it seems -- and according to Harry Brod, this is exactly why we should approach our sexual interactions with great care. Brod, a professor of ..