Idea Channel

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  What do MP3s and Magic Spells Have in Common?

  What do MP3's and spells have in common? More than you might think.

  5:35
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  How will the Animated GIF affect the Presidential Election?

  The Animated GIF seems to be everywhere this election cycle. Will it affect the outcome?

  4:06
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  How are Justin Bieber, Franz Liszt and Jerusalem Connected?

  While the mania of Justin Bieber may seem unprecedented, fan obsession is hardly new.

  6:05
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  The Retro Awesomeness of Adventure Time

  Idea Channel explores the cartoon Adventure Time that has become a cult hit among adults.

  5:33
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  Is Doctor Who a Religion?

  Is legendary TV show Dr. Who comparable to a religion?

  5:40
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  Do We Want the World to End?

  Idea Channel explains why we keep falling for false predictions about our own demise.

  4:29
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  Should "Happy Birthday" be Protected by Copyright?

  Mike Rugnetta explores the somewhat confusing world of US copyright laws.

  5:42
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  Is CSS and Website Design a Fashion Statement?

  Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is the code that gives websites their "look". Is it fashion?

  4:47
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  Can Dungeons & Dragons Make You Confident & Successful?

  As Idea Channel explains, Dungeons and Dragons is far more than just a role playing game.

  6:09
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  Are Virtual Video Game Economies Becoming Real?

  Games like Diablo III and Second Life are blurring the lines of virtual and real economy.

  5:26
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  Is Homestuck the Ulysses of the Internet?

  Is the seemingly endless web comic Homestuck this generation's Ulysses?

  4:32
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  Nicolas Cage, Taoism, and YOLO

  What do Nicolas Cage and Taoism have in common? More than you might think.

  4:23
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  From Sherlock Holmes to 50 Shades of Grey

  Did The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes pave the way for 50 Shades of Gray's success?

  3:46
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  What Do Santa and Wrestling Have In Common?

  Idea Channel delves into the curious phenomenon of persistent, beloved modern myths.

  5:08
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  Is the Web Browser Replacing the Art Gallery?

  Idea Channel examines the evolving ways in which technology shapes how we view art.

  2:50
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  Has the Microsoft Kinect revolutionized art?

  Microsoft's Kinect video game accessory has quickly become a unique canvas for art.

  3:28
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  Are Holograms Nostalgia or a New Form of Art?

  Idea Channel examines the rise of Hologram pop stars. Is this nostalgia or a new art form?

  3:34
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  The Bronies Phenomenon

  The reboot of animated TV show "My Little Pony" has attracted a surprising audience: men.

  4:54
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  Is Twitter the Newest Form of Literature?

  Is Twitter, the 140-character blogging platform, a new form of literature or just a fad?

  3:21
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  Is William Gibson A Modern Day Oracle?

  Idea Channel examines sci-fi writer William Gibson's eerily accurate future predictions.

  4:55
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  Is Dubstep the New Musical Avant-Garde?

  Is Dubstep avant garde musical genius or just unruly noise?

  4:24
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  Are Memes and Internet Culture Creating a Singularity?

  Internet Culture has revolutionized the way we share ideas. But is it a Singularity?

  4:36
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  Are Olympic Competitors Geniuses?

  While we often think of genius as an intellectual category, can we use it for Olympians?

  4:30
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  Are Mashups the End of Music Genres?

  Musical mashups have become a major web phenomenon. But have they made genres irrelevant?

  3:48
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  Is Facebook Changing Our Identity?

  Has the link between identity and memory been forever reshaped by Facebook?

  4:51