Idea Channel

Here's an idea: a PBS show that examines the connections between pop culture, technology, and art.

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Episode 25, Season 2012
Do We Want the World to End?

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

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Episode 16, Season 2012
What Do Santa and Wrestling Have In Common?

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

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Episode 23, Season 2012
Should "Happy Birthday" be Protected by Copyright?

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

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Episode 27, Season 2012
The Retro Awesomeness of Adventure Time

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

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Episode 29, Season 2012
How will the Animated GIF affect the Presidential Election?

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

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Episode 22, Season 2012
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
Episode 28, Season 2012
How are Justin Bieber, Franz Liszt and Jerusalem Connected?

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

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Episode 21, Season 2012
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
Episode 26, Season 2012
Is Doctor Who a Religion?

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

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Episode 30, Season 2012
What do MP3s and Magic Spells Have in Common?

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

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Episode 20, Season 2012
Are Virtual Video Game Economies Becoming Real?

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

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Episode 2, Season 2012
Is Facebook Changing Our Identity?

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

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Episode 19, Season 2012
Is Homestuck the Ulysses of the Internet?

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

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Episode 7, Season 2012
Is William Gibson A Modern Day Oracle?

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

4:55
Episode 5, Season 2012
Are Memes and Internet Culture Creating a Singularity?

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

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Episode 18, Season 2012
Nicolas Cage, Taoism, and YOLO

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

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Episode 4, Season 2012
Are Olympic Competitors Geniuses?

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

4:30
Episode 6, Season 2012
Is Dubstep the New Musical Avant-Garde?

Is Dubstep avant garde musical genius or just unruly noise?

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Episode 17, Season 2012
From Sherlock Holmes to 50 Shades of Grey

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

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Episode 13, Season 2012
Has the Microsoft Kinect revolutionized art?

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

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Episode 3, Season 2012
Are Mashups the End of Music Genres?

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

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Episode 15, Season 2012
Is the Web Browser Replacing the Art Gallery?

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

2:50
Episode 8, Season 2012
Is Twitter the Newest Form of Literature?

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

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Episode 10, Season 2012
The Bronies Phenomenon

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

4:54
Episode 12, Season 2012
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?

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