In this intro scene to A Beautiful Mind, a professor gives a speech explaining how mathematics contributed to the Cold War and the national security of the United States.
This clip provides an overview of welding and the four most common types of welding. It provides a detailed explanation of MIG and TIG welding, when to use them, and how they're used in the real world.
Mr. Keating emphasizes the real-world applicability of words, language, and poetry. He encourages his students to contemplate their life's purpose. The human race is full of passion- poetry, beauty, romance and life: the things people stay alive for. "The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?"
This clip describes the experience of one student adjusting to a new environment for his welding. He discusses how making a change to any of the setup creates challenges and unfamiliarity in his work. Shanen compares welding to rock climbing and how tackling a challenge in practice is very different than how you think you'd approach it conceptually.
Finch, as a substitute teacher, draws a circle on the board along with the symbol, Pi, and asks the class what it means. When a student asks what Pi is good for and when one would use it, he gives a compelling answer.