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Below are some of the most intelligent video collections on YouTube. A great place to find culturally enriching video…


@GoogleTalks
Google has lots of famous visitors speaking at its headquarters, and they’re all recorded and neatly presented here.
Al Jazeera English
The Middle Eastern news service, which has generated its share of controversy, now airs broadcasts in English and presents them here.
American Museum of Natural History
Includes the excellent “Known Universe” video.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geR2KsF53y4&feature=plcp&context=C3f374cfUDOEgsToPDskJdV1NadKwCas9w5gsWBKS2

Amnesty International
The leading human rights organization brings you various videos outlining human rights concerns across the globe, and the work they’re doing to improve conditions.
Artists Space
Artists Space supports contemporary artists working in the visual arts, video and electronic media, performance, architecture and design, and it promotes artistic experimentation and dialog in contemporary culture.
Aspen Institute
An international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue.
Bad Astronomy
Bad Astronomy is devoted to debunking myths and misconceptions about astronomy, and also to slap down without apology bad thinking in all its forms.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmS3paY9mZI

BBC
A series of videos promoting programs coming out of Britain’s main media outlet. Unfortunately many of these videos are short and not entirely substantive. A missed opportunity.
BBC Worldwide
Ditto.
Big Think
This collection brings you videos featuring some of today’s leading thinkers, movers and shakers.
Bob Dylan TV
The official YouTube Channel for Bob Dylan. Features some good vintage clips, even though it has a commercial angle.
BoingBoingTV
These videos are brought to you by the makers of the very popular BoingBoing blog.
British Film Institute National Archive
The BFI (British Film Institute) promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain’s rich film and television heritage and culture. And it claims to have the “world’s largest and most diverse film and TV archive.”
Brooklyn Museum
A fairly rich lineup of videos exploring the collections at Brooklyn’s main art museum.
Canal Educatif
CED is a philanthropic producer of free high-quality educational videos in the domains of arts, economics and science.
Charlie Rose
PBS interviewer Charlie Rose presents segments of his nightly interviews.
Cinetic
Cinetic brings audiences the latest, greatest and classic festival favorites from around the globe. From award-winners by veteran filmmakers to up-and-coming talent telling new stories, Cinetic prides itself on being at the forefront of quality indie film in the digital space.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Lsm1Bqeg8&context=C354b5a6ADOEgsToPDskJk59nuxS0FSfvIRaJ5NLFB

Citizen Tube
YouTube’s own channel presents videos dealing with the American political process and the 2008 election.
Computer History Museum
A good number of videos that delve into computers, networking, and semiconductors.
Council on Foreign Relations
A resource designed to provide insight into the complex international issues challenging policymakers and citizens alike.
CSPAN
Videos that keep a close eye on the inner-workings of the American political process.
DailyHitchens
Christopher Hitchens and more Christopher Hitchens.
FORA.tv
Delivers video presentations from the world’s great writers, leaders, activists and thinkers.
Guardian Unlimited TV
The Guardian brings you videos that make the television world its focus.
Gizmodo
A video collection from one of the most popular technology web sites.
Google Tech Talks
The name kind of says it all.
Harvard University Press
HUP, a major publisher of non-fiction, scholarly, and general interest books, brings you videos with new authors.
HBO
Provides outtakes from new HBO productions. The videos are all short and largely promotional. Give us some beef, sirs.
Intelligence Squared
Brings Oxford-style debating to America. Each debate features one motion, one moderator, and three panelists arguing for a motion, and three arguing against.
JFK Library
The JFK Library houses vintage video of America’s 35th president.
Ken Loach Films
Seven of the finest films by Britain’s finest director.
Khan Academy
Well known collection of videos providing tutorials on math and science.
KQED on Demand- San Francisco
Media provided by the public broadcasting company in the San Francisco Bay Area. I drink at this well daily.
MoMA
Videos highlighting the art collection, public programs, and temporary exhibitions at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUXDltQfqSA&feature=plcp&context=C39daae0UDOEgsToPDskKAvFfDb0JxItSp5_h5kVN1

Monty Python Channel
Their videos have been circulating around YouTube for a while. Now, the comedians have their own channel. A good place to have a laugh.
National Geographic
The collection is rich, but the videos are short. Another instance where the provider could use the medium to offer more substance/depth.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehO0OUW3xc&feature=sh_e_top&list=SL
New Scientist.
Videos and vodcasts covering science, technology, space, the environment and a whole lot more. An international team of expert journalists brings you the latest innovations and ideas in science and technology, from the wonderful to the worrying to the weird.
NFB
The National Film Board of Canada hosts short films from its larger collection hosted at NFB.CA
NOVA
Short video outtakes from PBS’s popular science program.
Oscar’s Channel
The official channel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the only place to relive favorite Oscar® moments and see exclusive interviews with the talented film professionals who comprise the Academy membership. Includes some good vintage clips.
Philip Scott Johnson
Some great videos that put art in motion.
PBS
Promotes new PBS programming with painfully short videos.
PoliticsTV
Political videos with a progressive bent.
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting’s mission is to promote in-depth coverage of international affairs, focusing on topics that have been under-reported, mis-reported – or not reported at all.
Reason TV
Reason.tv is your source for the best libertarian videos on the Internet and the home of the Drew Carey Project, a series of documentary shorts hosted by Drew Carey.
ReelNASA
Videos show the latest happenings at NASA and new developments in space exploration.
Reuters Video
The latest video from Reuters.
Richard Dawkins
The channel features talks by Richard Dawkins, the Oxford evolutionary biologist, as well as others influenced by his thought.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm2Jrr0tRXk&feature=channel_video_title

ScienCentral
ScienCentral, Inc. produces science and technology content for television, video, and the web. From broadcast news features to educational products, they cover the medical, environmental, and technological issues that affect daily life.
Slate
Video from Slate Magazine
Spoken Verse
Roger Ebert calls it one of the richest resources on YouTube. Spoken Verse offers over 400 readings of great poems in English, from Shakespeare to today.
Steve Spangler Science Show
Catch the videos produced by a teacher nationally known for making science fun.
Sundance
Provides video clips from original series and films airing on the Sundance Channel.
The Alcove

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uIHq1j93yI&feature=channel_video_title

A program that features interviews with various influential thinkers.
The American Museum of Natural History
This channel provides a rare glimpse into the Museum’s exhibitions, scientific research, public programs and educational endeavors. Videos presented by the Museum highlight its global mission to advance scientific discovery and increase understanding of nature and human cultures.
The Commonwealth Club (San Francisco)
Videos coming out of the nation’s oldest and largest public affairs forum, presenting topics ranging across politics, culture, and society.
The Commoncraft Show
The Common Craft Show is a series of short explanatory videos by Lee and Sachi LeFever. The goal is to fight complexity with simple tools and plain language.
The Davos Question
Every year, global leaders attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to discuss how to better the world. Here you get to see what they have to say.
The Kahn Academy
This channel features over 800 videos that will teach students the ins and outs of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, finance, physics, economics and more. The clips have been recorded by Salman Khan.
The Library of Congress
Timeless treasures and contemporary presentations from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Features recordings dating from the earliest Edison films to the present.
The New York Times
All the news that’s fit to stream.
The New Yorker
The official video channel of The New Yorker magazine.
The Nobel Prize
Brings you fascinating insights into the minds of current and past Nobel Laureates.
The Onion News Network
A good dose of funny videos from The Onion. Good for when you need some comic relief.
The Real News
The Real News Network is a global online video news network that listens to and is dependent solely on its audience. No ads. No government subsidies. No corporate sponsorship.
The Research Channel
Based out of the University of Washington, the ResearchChannel brings together content from leading research and academic institutions.
The World Bank
Videos coming out of the institution whose goal is to rid the world of poverty..
The YouTube Screening Room
Provided by YouTube itself, this collection presents high quality, independent films to web users and promises to roll out four new films every two weeks.
Thirteen WNET (PBS New Your)
Features content from New York City’s flagship public television station.
YouTube EDU
YouTube hosts a section dedicated to academic videos. It’s a little bit of a mixed bag, but it features some quality videos.
YouTube Movies
YouTube now hosts a series of complete studio movies on its site. Above, I’ve linked you directly to the documentary/biography section. But feel free to peruse the larger collection. You’ll find some good films there.
TED Talks
Generally engaging videos coming out of the annual TED conference. Features important thinkers from different walks of life.
TED x Talks
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Travel Channel TV
The Travel Channel brings you around the world on YouTube.
Vanity Fair Magazine
Videos from the magazine launched in 1913.
WNYC Radio
Videos provided by WNYC, New York Public Radio, the largest public radio station in the US.

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJtG3tL30hs&feature=plcp&context=C3160e2aUDOEgsToPDskJzHPwZUEEs5W7CNxCX4SjZ
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Yad Vashem
Containing the world’s largest repository of information on the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is a leader in Holocaust education, commemoration, research and documentation.
92nd Street Y
Pretty much anyone and everyone on the cultural radar passes through the 92nd Y in NYC.
Universities

Spotlighted Collections

YouTube EDU
YouTube got a lot more intelligent when it launched YouTube EDU, a section of the site that centralizes all of its educational/academic content. This is the best place to start if you’re looking for lectures and courses.
University of California – Berkeley
Arguably the most substantive YouTube collection out there. Features a large number of free courses, plus numerous lectures given by important figures.
Cambridge University
800 years and now going digital.
Harvard University
Harvard was late to the Web 2.0 party, but they finally have their channel up on YouTube, and it contains some worthwhile content, including Michael Sandel’s famous course on Justice.
Indian Institute of Technology/Indian Institute of Science
Presented by the leading technology institutes in India, this collection features more than 50 free courses. Obviously has a strong technology/engineering bent.
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Makes available many of the videos produced as part of MIT’s leading OpenCourseWare initiative.
Stanford University
Newly launched, the collection already features a couple hundred videos, including several free courses.
Yale Courses
This site features upward to 40 free courses artfully recorded by Yale University. You can otherwise find these courses, and more, in our collection of Free Online Courses.

Hope you learn and get the best out of the internet!