High School: G11 & 12 - TOK: AOK Human Sciences

A scientific journey into the brain that reveals the invisible world within.

Examines differences between the ways Westerners and East Asians think, describing specific cognitive patterns regarding mathematics, language, and other subjects, and discussing the implications of these differences for international politics.

Examines why some ideas struggle to attract public interest while other, less important, ideas circulate rapidly.

Tells the story of Nim Chimpsky, who in the 1970s was the subject of an experiment to find out whether a chimp could learn American sign language as well as other human-like traits.

A collection of prose pieces and poems by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges that are centered largely on his thoughts pertaining to the mystical realm.

Strips away all of the diagrams, equations, and jargon from the study of economics to offer an easy-to-understand introduction to its basic principles.

Primo Levi's memoir of his Jewish family, life as a Jew, and being a chemist.

A guide to confronting difficult issues such as sexism, racism, inequality, and injustice in order to make the world (and oneself) better.

Presents fifteenth-century political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler; and includes two of his other writings.

Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive.

Examines effective education systems in other countries through the experiences of three youth from America that studied abroad.

xamines cultural issues in the American health care system through the case of Lia, a Hmong-American girl suffering from epilepsy whose treatment by doctors in California conflicted with the traditional healing beliefs held by her family.

Examines the world of warped, hidden dimensions that impact everything in the universe, explains how scientists are trying to prove the existence of these dimensions, and explores many unanswered questions related to the concept.

Examines irrational human behavior.