Hacks
Shakespeare's Life and Work
Stephen Greenblatt, Harvard University
In this course from Harvard University, professor and author Stephen Greenblatt details the life of William Shakespeare and explores various methods for interpreting the playwright's works.
Shape
Jordan Ellenberg
Jordan Ellenberg reveals a side to geometry we don't often encounter in math class, diving deep into a hidden language that is intrinsically present in everything we see and do.
Shark-Fin City
Gary Stokes
Conservationist and environmentalist Gary Stokes highlights why and how sharks play a crucial role within our ocean ecosystems, and explains the harsh realities of the the shark-fishing industry.
Shattered Dreams and Scarred Pages
Afreen Rahat
In this Hack, Afreen Rahat shares her poetry, which is a sanctuary for the lost and the solace-seekers, exploring human emotions from bitter secrets to intense longing. It delves into life, death, love, and war. It reminds us of the light in darkness and offers healing to deep scars.
She Comes First
Ian Kerner, PhD
She Comes First is a guide to improving sex by emphasizing the female orgasm, explaining why changing your mindset about sex and focusing on more intricate stimulation techniques can be more enjoyable than intercourse for both men and women.
Shifting Relationship Paradigms
Vanessa Bennett, Dené Logan
In this July 2022 episode of the Cheaper Than Therapy podcast, we share a passionate conversation based on some questions we received from our listeners, such as 'what do I do if my partner no longer finds me attractive?' We unpack the social and cultural ideas around what monogamy 'should' be.
Sicker in the Head
Judd Apatow
In this sequel to his 2015 book Sick in the Head, Judd Apatow turns the time he spent stuck in the house during the pandemic into an opportunity to interview more of the biggest names in comedy.
Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction
Eleanor Nesbitt
This entry in the Very Short Introductions series takes a concise look at the history and teachings of Sikhism.
Sir James Dyson: How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss, Sir James Dyson
In this September 2021 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Sir James Dyson discusses his inspiring journey, from designing his own vacuum technology to launching a successful business with innovation at its core.
Six Thinking Hats
Edward de Bono
Six Thinking Hats shows you how to disentangle your own and your team or company's cumulative thinking process into six distinct areas to tackle problems from different perspectives.
Skin in the Game
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Skin in the Game is an assessment of asymmetries in human interactions, aimed at helping you understand where and how gaps in uncertainty, risk, knowledge, and fairness emerge, and how to close them.
Sleep, Light & Disease
Jason Prall, John Dahlgren, Joe Rignola
The circadian rhythm is one of the body's most important and underrated tools. In this episode of The Human Longevity Project docuseries, we learn about the importance of sleep and light for good health.
Small Pleasures
The School of Life, Alain de Botton
A thoughtful collection of essays on the small, everyday sources of pleasure that bring us closer to our inner life, emotions, and personal experiences of happiness.
Small Talk and Conversational Vocabulary
Amalia B. Stephens
Aimed at English language learners, this informative lesson from the Georgia Institute of Technology introduces the basics of starting professional conversations in a confident way.
Smart People Should Build Things
Andrew Yang
Smart People Should Build Things explains how the current education system works against the economy by producing too many bankers and consultants, instead of innovators, and how we can encourage more young people to become entrepreneurs to solve this problem.
Smartcuts
Shane Snow
Smartcuts explains how people and businesses achieve rapid growth and build sustainable, profitable companies by working smarter instead of harder.
So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
Ian Kerner
Renowned sexuality counselor Ian Kerner guides the reader through the pitfalls and opportunities of long-term relationships.
Sober Curious
Ruby Warrington
Journalist and author Ruby Warrington makes a case for radically transforming our consumption of alcohol, detailing the physical, mental, and spiritual rewards that sobriety promises.
Solito
Javier Zamora
In his 2022 memoir, poet Javier Zamora vividly depicts his epic journey from his small Salvadoran hometown to the U.S. when he was just nine years old.
Songwriting
Gary Barlow
Get inspired and start writing your own songs in this online course led by multi-million-selling singer-songwriter Gary Barlow.
Sorting Truth from Fiction
Justin Reich, Sam Wineburg, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professors Justin Reich and Sam Wineburg break down the challenge of online fact-checking and reveal the best strategies for evaluating source credibility in a digital world.