Chaos of Experimentation, A: Second New Deal, The
The year 1935 is often heralded as the wonderful year of the New Deal with a major revision of banking laws that strengthen the Federal Reserve, the "Soak-the-Rich" tax law; and passage of Public Utility Holding Company ..
Chaos of Experimentation, A: Social Security
From the earliest moments of the New Deal, members of the administration, most notably Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, have been lobbying for a system of federally-sponsored social insurance for the elderly and the u..
Chaos of Experimentation, A: White House Staff, the Brain Trust
From his first days in office, President Roosevelt surrounds himself with a cadre of bright, capable assistants. The size of White House staff explodes from a handful to a hundred. His closest advisors, "the brain trust,..
Character
Philosopher Daniel Dennett talks about character, which he describes as the collection of phenomena, behavior and activity that is unique to each of us.
Character, Trust and Leadership
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen talks about what makes some presidents great leaders. One of the most important factors is the ability to inspire trust through consistent, st..
Characteristics of the Entrepreneur
This clip explores the personal characteristics of the "typical" entrepreneur, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with operating a small business.
Charisma in Politics: Analyzing Body Language
Furrowed brows, widened eyes, clenched teeth—such signals reveal a great deal about our leaders, and they also influence our reactions to media images. This program investigates ways in which facial expressions and non..
Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire
About the title: Out of the ashes of the Roman Empire rose the Holy Roman Empire, born during Christmas of 800 in the Basilica of St. Peter’s in Rome. This program covers the antecedents and the life of Charlemagne, sh..
Charles Darwin and the Problem of Continuity
Philosopher Daniel Dennett talks about the Darcy Thompson statement that "everything is the way it is because it got that way." Calling that a very fundamental Darwinian idea, Professor Dennett explains that it means eve..
Check Answers to Both Equations in a System
It's important to check the solution against both equations in a system.