All of us spend so much time online that we may as well spend it learning about psychology, politics and everything in between, right?
One cannot ignore that we are living in the digital age, as such, most of the learning often happens online, rather than in the classroom or lecture hall. For those that may share similar interests, I have listed some of my favourite YouTube channels, which I believe are worth watching.
Psychology – Dr. Todd Grande
Mental health is a very tricky and sensitive subject and in my personal opinion, Dr. Todd Grande is one of the few that gets it right.
Dr. Grande is an associate Professor at Wilmington University in Newark, Delaware, USA. He works as a professional mental health counselor and has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PHD) in Counselor Education and Supervision, just to touch on his official qualifications.
Politics – ContraPoints
Natalie Wynn, commonly known as ContraPoints, definitely leans quite far to the left when it comes to politics. That being said, she by no means panders to her audience and is definitely not a leftist darling.
In fact, she recently came under heavy fire on Twitter for using a voiceover from an individual who some have called a ‘trans-medicalist’. This eventually led to her making a scathing video on the topic of ‘cancel culture’.
Nuanced, complex and incredibly creative, wherever you find yourself on the political spectrum, ContraPoints is bound to get you thinking quite deeply.
“The average are addicted to leisure. The exceptional are obsessed with learning.” – Robin S. Sharma
…And everything in between – The School of Life
Alain de Botton, the renowned British author and philosopher, is the original mastermind behind this channel. The School of Life covers everything from literature, politics, sociology, psychotherapy, philosophy, architecture and so much more.
The great thing about this channel is that, beyond the fact that it is naturally entertaining, it also manages to teach complex topics in a simplified manner, without being condescending towards its audience.
Dayna Remus
