The Wall Street Journal compiles a collection of so-called "smart video sites":
While YouTube has captured a great deal of attention and traffic for its vast collection of mostly goofy videos, a growing number of sites are providing more-cerebral alternatives: documentaries, speeches, panel discussions, research reports and more.
In some instances, production values are minimal -- think C-SPAN, with just a single camera trained on a podium. But remember, you're supposed to be here for the ideas, not the flashy graphics. So after you've spent an hour watching the most popular downloads at YouTube or iFilm, and want to atone for the wasted time, you can check them out.
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