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Here's an idea: a PBS show that examines the connections between pop culture, technology and art.

Mike Rugnetta posts new videos every Wednesday.

13:18
How Is Orphan Black An Illustration of the Simulacrum? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 6 days ago
- 63,274 views
SPOILERS FOR ORPHAN BLACK AHEAD... OK, so "Orphan Black" features clones brilliantly portrayed by Tatiana Maslany, and while watching their search for truth, we began to think: are we ALL clones? H...
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12:50
The Future of Fandoms | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1 week ago
- 215,236 views
What is THE FUTURE of Fandoms? Excited, interested, and devoted to a piece of the world, fandoms have an ever growing presence and power in our culture. But how will that power morph in the coming ...
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12:23
Do You "Choose" To Have Your Privacy Invaded By Using Tech? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 2 weeks ago
- 219,308 views
CHANGE YO PASSWORDS! The recent Heartbleed bug was, for many, just another reminder that our information will never be secure on the internet. We feel vulnerable and hopeless in the face of a long ...
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11:24
Can You Make a Movie So Bad It's Good On Purpose? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 3 weeks ago
- 150,811 views
It's easy to make a bad movie. Budget, talent, time, know-how... there are so many factors that can potentially sink a film. But every once in a while, a movie is so terrible, such an utter failure...
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11:35
Did HIMYM Earn Its Ending? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1 month ago
- 122,054 views
First of all, spoilers. MASSIVE SPOILERS! How I Met Your Mother is a popular sitcom that has been running 9 years, teasing its audience the whole long way with the riddle of the identity of THE MOT...
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13:20
How Much Can Data Improve Your Health? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1 month ago
- 101,255 views
You may have heard of the Jawbone, Fitbit, Nike Fuelband or one of the myriad of other wearable self-tracking gadgets. Heck, you might even be wearing one right now! These gadgets help track everyt...
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On Fandoms Play

9:25
What Does The Doctor Mean to You? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 316,894 views
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4:55
Are Bronies Changing the Definition of Masculinity? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1,018,553 views
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6:25
Is Homestuck the Ulysses of the Internet? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 777,766 views
7:41
Is Doctor Who a Religion? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 451,176 views
9:03
How are Justin Bieber, Franz Liszt and Jerusalem Connected? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 125,126 views
7:49
Is Nostalgia the Reason for Adventure Time's Amazing Awesomeness? | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 717,830 views
8:40
Will Kickstarter Replace Hollywood? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 95,590 views
12:50
The Future of Fandoms | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 215,236 views
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On Games Play

9:24
Can Bullet Hell Games Be Meditative? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 170,091 views
9:23
Controlling vs "Being" Your Video Game Avatar | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 991,890 views
2:20
Super Mario Brothers Is The World's Greatest Piece Of Surrealist Art | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 543,819 views
8:14
Is Diablo III Turning Virtual Economies Into Real Ones? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 136,604 views
8:47
Can Dungeons & Dragons Make You A Confident & Successful Person? | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 226,136 views
8:14
Top 5 Most Artful Video Games | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 299,676 views
5:57
Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 421,912 views
7:41
Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 595,518 views
8:55
Can Video Games Become the Next Great Spectator Sport? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 199,570 views
8:16
Does Animal Crossing Promote Otaku Citizenship? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 240,340 views

On Technology Play

9:43
How Powerful Are Algorithms? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 273,107 views
9:41
Did Horse_ebooks Show Us that SPAM is the Web's Native Artform? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 131,892 views
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9:05
Is Google Knowledge? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 166,595 views
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3:41
Is the Web Browser Replacing the Art Gallery? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 87,524 views
4:46
Does the Kinect Make Microsoft an Arts Benefactor? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 93,448 views
6:01
Will Minecraft and Makerbot Usher in the Post-Scarcity Economy? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 350,376 views
6:30
Are Memes & Internet Culture Creating a Singularity? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 243,730 views
6:59
Is CSS and Website Design a Fashion Statement? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 92,878 views
7:17
Are Cell Phones Replacing Reality? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 203,791 views
8:34
Is Futurama the Best Argument Against Transhumanism? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 430,978 views
8:14
Are Bitcoins and Unusual Hats the Future of Currency? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 230,822 views
6:25
There's No Such Thing As Offline?!? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 180,320 views
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On Music Play

2:55
Is Miku Hatsune A More Authentic Pop Star Than Lana Del Rey? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 366,762 views
3:35
Are Hologram Tupac and Hologram Freddie Mercury Nostalgia or New Aesthetic? | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 120,319 views
4:54
Are Mashups the End of Music Genres As We Know Them? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 107,314 views
6:17
Is Dubstep Avant Garde Musical Genius? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 328,167 views
7:53
What do MP3s and Magic Spells Have in Common? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 163,474 views
9:03
How are Justin Bieber, Franz Liszt and Jerusalem Connected? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 125,126 views
7:29
Should "Happy Birthday" be Protected by Copyright? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 129,480 views
7:19
Is Sad Music Actually Sad? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 219,659 views

B-Sides and Hidden Videos Play

5:09
Mike & Anthony Fantano from The Needle Drop | Idea Channel
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 2,807 views
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11:55
MORE of Your Questions Answered! | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 18,588 views
0:52
Dubstep vs. Brostep
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 27,523 views
1:43
Mike Rugnetta's Ideal RPG Character | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 29,479 views
2:04
Did Someone Say Philosophical? | Idea Channel B-Side | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 112,303 views
2:23
Hurricane Sandy Update | Idea Channel B-Side | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 36,320 views
3:15
Turkey Day Update | Idea Channel B-Side | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 35,210 views
0:21
Adventure Time on the Ukulele!
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 10,946 views
3:00
Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin!
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 58,921 views
4:16
A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 81,156 views
1:48
Holiday Media Binge | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 64,777 views
0:45
What Does IKEA Say About The Human Condition? | Ikea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 121,804 views
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