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Technique Critique - Surgeon Breaks Down 22 Medical Scenes From Film & TV

Annie Onishi, trauma surgery and critical care fellow, takes a look at more emergency room and operating room scenes from a variety of television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they really are.




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Architect Explains How Homes Could be 3D Printed on Mars and Earth

To live on Mars humans may have to rely on robotically 3D printed homes like the structures designed by AI SpaceFactory. WIRED's Arielle Pardes talks with AI SpaceFactory CEO and architect David Mallot about how this new technology works and could be used here on Earth as well.




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Technique Critique - Pro Driver Breaks Down More Driving Scenes From Film & TV

Wyatt Knox, Special Projects Director at the Team O'Neil Rally School, takes a look at some more driving scenes from television and film and breaks down how accurate they really are. Does an all-wheel drive car like the one featured in Baby Driver really have an advantage over front or rear-wheel drive cars? Do the horsepower numbers from the car pulling scene in The Fate of the Furious really add up? Are Talladega Nights' drafting scenes true to real NASCAR?




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How a Remote Work Policy Could Actually Strengthen Data Security | WIRED Brand Lab

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Comcast Business | It’s proven that workplace flexibility boosts morale, productivity and retention but there may be a surprising added benefit to a remote work policy shift: improved cybersecurity.




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Inside CopenHill: The clean energy plant with its own ski slope | On Location

In Copenhagen, Denmark lies Amager Bakke, a unique power plant. Not only is it the world's cleanest waste-to-energy facility, it's also home to a man-made mountain called CopenHill with its own ski slope, the world's tallest climbing wall and challenging hiking trails up the building where you'll find the best views of Copenhagen. Opened in October 2019, the building was designed Bjarke Ingels Group (aka BIG) with an aim to create a building that can "contribute positively to the city, become part of the city, and even to be a landmark of the capital". The plant serves 680,000 people and takes waste from up to 300 lorries each day. Its steam turbine produces 63MWh of energy, while its heat exchangers are used in a district heating system. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/about-vontobel/impact/ #copenhill #copenhagen #cleanenergy




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Tradecraft - Former Secret Service Agent Explains How to Detect Counterfeit Money

Former Secret Service Agent Jonathan Wackrow explains how the Service keeps counterfeit currency out of circulation. The Secret Service was installed to combat counterfeit money during the Civil War, and the Service still to this day works tirelessly to suppress counterfeits. Wackrow served in the Presidential Protection Division in Washington, DC, and managed numerous high-level security operations in the U.S. and abroad.




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Tech Support - Twitter's Jack Dorsey Answers Twitter Questions From Twitter

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey uses the power of his own website to answer frequently asked questions about one of the world's most popular social media platforms, Twitter! Is the Twitter bird's name really Larry? How can you identify a Twitter bot? Why does Twitter have a character limit? How do you get verified on Twitter? Jack answers ALL these Twitter-based questions and much, much more!




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Tech Support - Jodie Whittaker Answers Doctor Who Questions From Twitter

The Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker, uses the power of Twitter to answer questions about Doctor Who and all things TARDIS-related. Does the Doctor ever wash her clothes? Are the Doctor and the Master the same being? Does the TARDIS have a bedroom inside it? Is Mary Poppins a Time Lord? Jodie answers all these questions and more! DOCTOR WHO airs Sundays 8PM ET/PT on BBC America




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Scientist Explains How to Levitate Objects With Sound

Believe it or not, levitating objects aren't just the stuff of science fiction and magic shows. There are actually many different forms of levitation including something called acoustic levitation, which uses powerful sound waves to trap objects in mid-air. WIRED spoke with a physicist at Argonne National Laboratory to find out how acoustic levitation works and what it's used for.




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Technique Critique - Lawyer Breaks Down 17 More Courtroom Scenes From Film & TV

Former prosecutor Lucy Lang is back to take a look at more courtroom scenes from television shows and movies and breaks down how accurate they are. Lucy Lang is an executive director at the Institute For Innovation In Prosecution at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Learn more about Lucy Lang and the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at http://www.prosecution.org and follow their work on Instagram and Twitter @LucyLangNYC and @iip_johnjay




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Tech Support - Michael Strahan Answers Super Bowl Questions From Twitter

Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the Super Bowl and the NFL. How much is a Super Bowl ring worth? Why does the owner always get the Lombardi trophy? Do NFL players play fantasy football?




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How does facial recognition work and is it safe? | WIRED Explains

In May 2019, San Francisco became the first US city to ban the use of facial recognition, but this is an isolated example of resistance to this controversial technology. In the UK, it's been used on numerous occasions, while London's Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it will start using the technology as part of its regular policing. But how does facial recognition work and is it accurate and safe? In this WIRED Explains video, security editor Matt Burgess breaks down the ins and outs of the technology and the issues surrounding its use. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/about-vontobel/impact/ #privacy #facialrecognition #wiredexplains




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Technique Critique - Robotics Expert Breaks Down Robot Scenes From Film & TV

Chris Atkeson, a professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, watches a variety of scenes featuring robots from movies and television and breaks down how accurate their depictions really are.




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How to Start a Fire With Your Bare Hands

Dr. Bill Schindler, a professor of archeology and anthropology at Washington College, demonstrates a couple of the most effective methods for starting a fire in the wilderness. "Even though you may never find yourself in a survival situation, I firmly believe that learning and practicing these primitive skills are an essential part of connecting to your past, your environment, and everything it means to be human," says Bill, explaining why it's important to have basic survival skills knowledge.




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Tech Support - Dr. Martin Blaser Answers Coronavirus Questions From Twitter

Dr. Martin Blaser, MD, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's questions about the coronavirus. When should we expect to see mutations? Does COVID-19 have a lifespan? Is coronavirus the 0.01% that soaps and sanitizers can't kill? Dr. Blaser is a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at Rutgers University and chair of the Human Microbiome.




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Autocomplete Interview - Binging with Babish Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Binging with Babish's Andrew Rea answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How did Binging with Babish start? Did Binging with Babish go to culinary school? Is Andrew Rea a chef? Where did Andrew come from? How old is he? Does he age? Andrew answers all these questions and much more.




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Data Security vs. Privacy: Can You Have Both? | WIRED Brand Lab

BRANDED CONTENT | Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with ExtraHop | Data is the most valuable enterprise asset. Encryption keeps it secure but can hide malicious traffic from security teams. With personal data and corporate reputations at stake, security experts Jesse Rothstein (ExtraHop) and Mikko Hyppönen (F-Secure) spoke with WIRED's Digital Director Brian Barrett to answer the key question: how can enterprise security and data privacy co-exist?




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What If... We gave everyone free money with UBI? | What If

What is Universal Basic Income (UBI) and how could it help us deal with the coronavirus outbreak? What if... we gave people free money? The idea of a basic income is that everybody would receive a modest amount paid each week or each month without conditions, paid equally to every man and every woman with a smaller amount to pay for every child. Advocates for Universal Basic such as Guy Standing, co-founder of the Basic Income Earth Network, argue that it would be the ideal response to the crisis, but that it would also bring huge long term benefits, which he explains in this video. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/about-vontobel/impact/




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Technique Critique - NASA Astronaut Breaks Down More Space Scenes From Film & TV

NASA astronaut Nicole Stott returns to examine more scenes depicting space from movies and television. Do space stations really have onboard AI like in "2001: A Space Odyssey?" Do blackout periods like the one shown in "Apollo 13" really happen on spaceflights? Would a robot like WALL-E survive in space?




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How Covid-19 Immunity Compares to Other Diseases

If you get Covid-19 and recover does that mean you are immune to the virus? If you become immune, how long does that immunity last? We are still looking for answers to many of these questions. In the meantime, Dr. Seema Yasmin takes a look at the human body's immunity to some other viral infections such as chickenpox, HIV and the common cold.




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Technique Critique - Robotics Expert Breaks Down More Robot Scenes From Film & TV

Chris Atkeson, a professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, watches more scenes featuring robots from movies and television and continues to break down how accurate their depictions really are.




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Kickstart Your Business Automate it! | BRANDED CONTENT

BRANDED CONTENT | Courtesy of LEGO® Education | One of the many lessons from LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, Automate It! challenges students to create and program an automated helper that can identify and ship the correct package based on color.




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Tech Support - Scott Adkins Answers Martial Arts Training Questions From Twitter

Actor and martial artist Scott Adkins uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about martial arts training. How do MMA fighters take kicks to the shin? How does one get a body like Yuri Boyka? Should you ever let an attacker know you are trained in martial arts? Scott answers all these questions and much more!




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16 First Responders Explain COVID-19 Cases In Their Cities

We talked to 16 people on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, all experiencing different points of the infection rate curve. We asked them a series of questions regarding their specific situations. Here are there answers. Check your risk for COVID-19 here: https://c19check.com/start




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Technique Critique - Physics Expert Breaks Down Superhero Physics From Film & TV

Physics professor Rhett Allain breaks down amazing feats of physics from superheroes in movies and television and explains how accurate their depictions really are. How realistic are "superhero" landings? Is the kinetic energy suit from "Black Panther" possible? Even with superpowers, is it physically feasible for Superman to lift a large building? Rhett Allain is an Associate Professor of Physics at Southeastern Louisiana University.




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Tech Support - Psychiatrist Daniel Amen Answers Brain Questions From Twitter

Dr. Daniel Amen uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about how the human brain works. Why do we sometimes completely forget common words? Why does our brain seem to work best in the shower? Why is our anxiety through the roof during quarantine? Dr. Amen answers all these questions and much, much more!




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Tech Support - The Hamilton Cast Answers Hamilton Questions From Twitter

The cast of 'Hamilton' use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about the now-ubiquitous Broadway show, 'Hamilton.' What were some of the best backstage moments? Would 'Hamilton' be different in 2020? Will there ever be a 'Hamilton 2'? How did the original cast come together? Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Jasmine Cephas Jones, Oak Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, and Phillipa Soo answer all these questions and more! 'Hamilton' is now streaming on Disney+




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Technique Critique - Airline Pilot Breaks Down Flying Scenes From Film & TV

Airline captain Fatima Shafi examines scenes depicting airplanes from movies and television. Why do the pilot and copilot repeat what each other are saying in 'Sully'? Does weight really affect an empty aircraft like in the Tom Cruise film 'American Made'? Do pilots lie to passengers when they say they'll only have to wait, "another 30 minutes"? Fatima Shafi is a captain for a major US commercial airline and is also a former avionics engineering officer for the Pakistan Air Force.




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Mythbusting - Internet Expert Debunks Cybersecurity Myths

Cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about cybersecurity. Is the government watching you through your computer camera? Does Google read all your Gmail? Does a strong password protect you from hackers? Will encryption keep my data safe? Eva answers all these questions and much more. Eva Galperin is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Updated 8/20/2020: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated that Google scans Gmail data to target ads. Google stopped this practice in 2017.




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Autocomplete Interview - Kermit & Miss Piggy Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Muppets Now' stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What's Miss Piggy's last name? Who are Kermit the Frog's parents? What instrument does Kermit play? Why does Miss Piggy always wear gloves? Where did Miss Piggy meet Kermit? Miss Piggy and Kermit answer all these questions, and much, much more. “Muppets Now” premieres July 31 on Disney+




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Technique Critique - Fight Master Breaks Down Sword Fighting From Film & TV

Sword fighting expert Christina Traister examines a variety of scenes from movies and television featuring sword fighting and applies her expert analysis. Could Darth Maul really hold off two attackers like in 'The Phantom Menace'? Was Arya's sword training in 'Game of Thrones' accurate? Did the Black Knight from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' really only sustain a mere flesh wound? Christina Traister is an Associate Professor of Acting and Stage Combat at the University of Michigan




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How AR is Enhancing Human Connectivity During COVID-19

To keep family and friends connected during COVID-19, visual effects company, Invisible Thread, developed an augmented reality application that would enhance video communication to keep people more authentically connected during a time of separation. Co-founder Alex Hessler explains how they built the concept and why they use the Verizon Visa® Card to help with product development.




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Tech Support - Travis & Lyn-Z Pastrana Answer Stunt Questions From Twitter

Extreme sports legends Travis and Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins Pastrana use the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about stunts, motocross, rally car, skateboarding and much more. LIFE SIZE TOYS is now available on Quibi. Quibi Life Size Toys: Hosted by Nitro Circus ringleader Travis Pastrana, ‘Life-Size Toys’ will feature the world’s most beloved kids’ playthings, now brought to life and super-sized by the Nitro Circus crew, then tested to the extreme by the best stunt performers in the business. This is nostalgia in overdrive.




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Autocomplete Interview - Jamie Foxx & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

'Project Power' stars Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt a pilot? Has Jamie Fox won an Oscar? What is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's ethnicity? Is Jamie left-handed? How many languages can Joseph speak? Jamie and Joseph answer all these questions and much, much more. PROJECT POWER is available now on Netflix, http://www.netflix.com/projectpower




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Tech Support - Mayim Bialik Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter

Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about neuroscience. Does social media cause sleep disorders? Should we use drugs to boost brain power? Does TikTok stimulate Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Mayim's podcast, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown,” premieres this fall.




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Technique Critique - Former US Air Force Fighter Pilot Breaks Down 12 Fighter Pilot Scenes From Film & TV

Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Christine "Grinder" Mau examines some flying and dogfighting scenes from popular movies and television shows and determines how accurate they really are.




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11 Levels of Self-Portraiture: Easy to Complex

Artist TM Davy explains how to draw a self-portrait in 11 levels of increasing complexity. Starting off with the ubiquitous "solar head" and moving on to portraits that implement light, shadow and color, TM Davy deftly describes how a drawing evolves through materials and techniques. TM Davy is an New York-based artist and a professor at the School of Visual Arts. To see more of his work visit: http://www.tmdavy.com/ and @tmdavy on Instagram.




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Technique Critique - Retired FBI Agent Breaks Down Surveillance Scenes From Film & TV

Retired FBI Special Agent Rhonda Glover Reese takes a look at some scenes featuring surveillance in movies and television and explains how accurate they really are.




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WIRED25 2020: Brie Larson, Van Jones, and Elijah Allan-Blitz on VR and Empathy

Brie Larson, Van Jones, and Elijah Allan-Blitz joined the WIRED25 event to discuss what divides us, and their approach with VR films to bridge those gaps.




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WIRED25 2020: Ghetto Gastro and Gabriela Cámara on Egalitarian Eating

Chefs Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker of Ghetto Gastro joined chef and restauranteur Gabriela Cámara and Bon Appetit's Sonia Chopra at WIRED25 to discuss cheap eats, healthy eating during the pandemic, and making good food accessible to all.




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WIRED25 2020: Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar on Community and Curbing Racism

Sarah Friar, CEO, Nextdoor, in conversation with Lauren Goode, WIRED.




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WIRED25 2020: Drs. Isla Myers-Smith, Deonie Allen, and Steve Allen on Climate Change and Saving Our Earth

Microplastics, Arctic sea ice, and our changing climate: Dr. Deonie Allen, Dr. Steve Allen, and Dr. Isla Myers-Smith joined WIRED25 to discuss the challenges our Earth faces, and what we can do about it.




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WIRED25 2020: Matt Mitchell on Protecting Yourself From Digital Surveillance

Matt Mitchell, founder of CryptoHarlem, joined WIRED25 to discuss online surveillance, "digital stop-and-frisk," and how law enforcement continues to target people of color.




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Tech Support - Zach King Answers TikTok Questions From Twitter

Magician and TikTok superstar Zach King uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about TikTok.




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WIRED25 2020: Audrey Tang on How Taiwan Coded Its Way Out of a Pandemic

Audrey Tang, digital minister, Taiwan, in conversation with Adam Rogers, WIRED.




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WIRED25 2020: Cybersecurity Experts on Cybercrime in the Time of Covid

Marc Rogers, Nate Warfield, and Ohad Zaidenberg spoke with Andy Greenberg at WIRED25 about the cyber threats facing hospitals and critical infrastructure during the pandemic, and the volunteer cybersecurity experts stopping them.




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WIRED25 2020: Patrice Peck on Building Covid Resources for Black Communities

Patrice Peck, journalist and creator of the newsletter Coronavirus News for Black Folks, spoke with Alan Henry at WIRED25 about the need to reach underrepresented groups and the power of trustworthy information, now more than ever.




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WIRED25 2020 Q&A: Virtual Reality Fosters Actual Empathy

Elijah Allan-Blitz, VR Director, "The Messy Truth" in conversation with Angela Watercutter, WIRED.




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WIRED25 2020 Q&A: How to Stop Hackers From Exploiting Software Vulnerabilities

Maddie Stone, Security Researcher, Google Project Zero in conversation with Lily Hay Newman, WIRED.




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WIRED25 2020 Q&A: The Difference Between Fortnite and Facebook From a UX Strategy POV

Celia Hodent, game UX strategist, in conversation with Melanie Cornwell