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Rational Choice Theory: Modeling Decisions Based on Preferences and Constraints.

Rational Choice Theory: Modeling Decisions Based on Preferences and Constraints (A Lecture) (Professor Quirky adjusts his oversized glasses, a mischievous glint in his eye. He gestures wildly with a chalkboard…

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Daily Life

Tolerance: Accepting Differences in Others.

Tolerance: Accepting Differences in Others - A Crash Course in Not Being a Jerk (and Maybe Even Enjoying It!) (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a dramatic creak. Professor Awesome,…

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Economics

Nash Equilibrium: A Stable Outcome in Game Theory Where No Player Can Improve Their Outcome by Unilaterally Changing Their Strategy.

Nash Equilibrium: The Standoff at the OK Corral (of Game Theory) 🤠 Alright, class, settle down! Today, we're diving into the fascinating, sometimes frustrating, but always compelling world of Nash…

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Education

Assessment of Learning: Evaluating Student Achievement.

Assessment of Learning: Evaluating Student Achievement – A Slightly-Less-Than-Terrifying Lecture 😱 Alright, buckle up, buttercups! Today, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating, sometimes frustrating, and occasionally hilarious world of Assessment…

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Economics

The Prisoner’s Dilemma: A Classic Game Theory Example of Cooperation vs. Self-Interest.

The Prisoner's Dilemma: A Classic Game Theory Example of Cooperation vs. Self-Interest 🕵️‍♂️ Welcome, aspiring strategists! Grab your thinking caps 🧢, because today we're diving headfirst into one of the…

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Daily Life

Patience in Daily Life: Tolerating Delays or Difficulties Without Becoming Annoyed.

Patience in Daily Life: Tolerating Delays or Difficulties Without Becoming Annoyed (Or Turning Into a Hulk) (A Lecture in the Art of Zen-Like Calm... Or At Least Tolerable Grumbling) Welcome,…

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Education

Assessment for Learning: Using Assessment to Guide Future Instruction and Student Learning.

Assessment for Learning: Using Assessment to Guide Future Instruction and Student Learning (A Lecture from Professor Know-It-All) (Professor Know-It-All strides onto the stage, adjusts his spectacles, and beams at the…

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Economics

Game Theory: Strategic Interactions – Applying Mathematical Models to Analyze Situations Where Individuals’ Outcomes Depend on the Choices of Others.

Game Theory: Strategic Interactions – Applying Mathematical Models to Analyze Situations Where Individuals' Outcomes Depend on the Choices of Others (Lecture 1: Welcome to the Jungle! (and some really weird…

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Daily Life

Compassion: Concern for the Suffering of Others.

Compassion: Concern for the Suffering of Others (Lecture Hall Edition) (Lights dim, a spotlight shines on a slightly rumpled but enthusiastic lecturer standing behind a podium. A large screen behind…

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Education

Hidden Curriculum: Unintended Lessons Learned in School About Norms, Values, and Beliefs.

Hidden Curriculum: Unintended Lessons Learned in School About Norms, Values, and Beliefs (A Lecture That Won't Put You to Sleep... We Hope!) (Professor Quirkypants clears his throat, adjusts his oversized…

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