300+ Mind Expanding Documentaries

I watch a lot of documentaries. I think they are incredible tools for learning and increasing our awareness of important issues. The power of an interesting documentary is that it can open our minds to new possibilities and deepen our understanding of the world. On this list of mind expanding documentaries you will find different viewpoints, controversial opinions and even contradictory ideas. Watching documentaries is one of my favorite methods of self-education. [1] Life In The Biosphere Explore the wonder and interconnectedness of the biosphere through the magic of technology. HomeHow Many People Can Live on Planet EarthThe Magical ForestAnts: Nature’s Secret PowerMt. [2] Creativity and Design: Learn about all the amazing things that people create with their imaginations. [3] The Education Industrial Complex: The modern school where young minds are moulded into standardized citizens by the state. [4] The Digital Revolution: [5] A New Civilization: THRIVE: What On Earth Will It Take? [8] War:

These worms could drink you under the table Worms can be genetically-modified to withstand alcoholism, by never getting inebriated. A group of neuroscientists from the University of Texas at Austin discovered this little morsel while investigating potential treatments for anyone going through alcohol withdrawal. On the flip side, they have discovered a biological way to prevent the feelings of inebriation associated with alcohol normal consumption. There is hope, in the team's own words, of creating a "James Bond" anti-inebriation drug one day from this discovery -- so spies can schmooze their opponents under the table without falling foul of a Martini's harsher effects, obviously. It sounds, naturally, ridiculous. "Our findings provide exciting evidence that future pharmaceuticals might aim at this portion of the alcohol target to prevent problems in alcohol abuse disorders," commented Jon Pierce-Shimomura, assistant professor in the university's College of Natural Sciences and Waggoner Centre for Alcohol and Addiction Research.

Engines of Domination Mark Corske's Engines of Domination, a Lifting the Veil documentary, addresses the question of whether so many of humanity's most destructive acts are simply part of our nature. When we observe species in nature, we often infer that the behavior we are watching is their natural inclination - so if we were to observe ourselves from the same omnipotent vantage point, would we not be inclined to assume that so many of our despicable acts are just part of who we are? Through a narrative device depicting a young apprentice of the great philosopher Socrates traveling in a Oracle time machine towards present day, and then returning to discuss what she saw during the trip with him, the film portrays what we understand as political power - a central authority over large groups of people, controlled by men of privilege - as having the primary intent of steering the populations under their influence to fulfill the self-serving needs of those men. Watch the full documentary now

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untitled Shroomery FRONTLINE - Documentary films and thought-provoking journalism WATCH COMPLETE PROGRAMS163 full documentaries available in our archive Solitary NationApril 22ndWith unprecedented access, FRONTLINE shows you what it's really like for prisoners who are serving time in solitary confinement. Check your local broadcast schedule » FRONTLINE on Premiering September 7th Secret State of North KoreaApr. 8, 2014 / 53:41Encore PresentationFRONTLINE shines a light on the hidden world of the North Korean people, revealing how ordinary citizens are resisting one of the world's most oppressive regimesWatch Now » TB Silent KillerMar. 25, 2014 / 1:23:41FRONTLINE presents an unforgettable portrait of lives forever changed by tuberculosis, once thought to be a disease of the past.Watch Now » Rape in the FieldsMar. 18, 2014 / 53:38Encore PresentationLowell Bergman investigates the hidden reality of rape on the job for immigrant women working in America’s fields, farms and factories. A Death in St. Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald? Topics Archives »