Favorite intellectual TV channel

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The discussion revolves around participants' favorite "intellectual" TV channels, exploring various options and personal preferences. The scope includes opinions on educational content, entertainment value, and the availability of channels in different regions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a preference for NRK2, National Geographic, and the Science Channel, citing their educational programming.
  • Others mention the History Channel, with mixed feelings about its content quality compared to the Science Channel.
  • A few participants highlight PBS as a significant source of informative programming, emphasizing its variety and depth.
  • Some express frustration over the lack of certain channels in the poll, such as Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi Channel, suggesting they also offer educational content.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of programming on channels like Discovery and the Military Channel, with some noting a shift towards less factual content.
  • Several participants indicate that their viewing choices depend on the specific programs available at the time.
  • Some express a lack of access to certain channels due to geographical limitations or financial constraints.
  • There are humorous remarks about the nature of TV and its relevance to participants' lives, with some indicating they do not watch TV regularly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a variety of preferences without reaching a consensus on a single favorite channel. Multiple competing views remain regarding the best options for intellectual content.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations such as regional availability of channels, personal time constraints affecting viewing habits, and the perceived decline in quality of educational programming across various networks.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals seeking recommendations for educational TV channels, those curious about the diversity of programming available, and viewers looking to engage with intellectual content in media.

TV Channel

  • Travel Channel

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • History Channel

    Votes: 14 32.6%

  • The Learning Channel

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • Animal Planet Channel

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • PBS Channel

    Votes: 8 18.6%

  • National Geographic Channel

    Votes: 7 16.3%

  • Bloomberg TV Channel

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Science Channel

    Votes: 11 25.6%

  • Military Channel

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • G4Tech Channel

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    43
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Favorite "intellectual" TV channel

What "intellectual" TV channel do you enjoy the most?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
NRK2, I think.
 
Its a tie between National Geographic and Science channel. Sometimes Discovery Times channel shows you some very interesting antropological programs, and sometimes you get to see interesting military stuff on The Military Channel
 
It's pretty close between the History Channel & the Science Channel, since I could only pick one, I went with the Science Channel, some of the programs on The History Channel aren't too interesting.
 
No, PBS in this poll?

After G4 took over TechTV, I quit watching "G4Tech". (I hear they brought back "Call For Help"... I might watch again when I get back.)
 
I can't get half of those here in the UK. National geographic for me.
 
Science channel for me, easily.
 
It would be the science channel if i could get it, but would have to be national geographic as its the only one of them that i get.
 
I can't afford cable. :frown:

But I'm not a big TV watcher anyway, since I spend my evenings after work either in class or studying. Every once in a while there is something I really want to see and someone will record the program for me. My boss was nice enough to record the National Geographic "Extraterrestrial" program for me.
 
  • #10
What is this "TV" thing you people talk about ?
 
  • #11
Hey, why isn't the Sci-Fi Channel on the list. Star Gate (SGI, Atlantis), Battlestar Galatica, Star trek, etc are very educational programs. :-p

Also, G4Tech should be classified retarded to the 10th power. There is nothing intellectual about the channel.
 
  • #12
history chanel mostly. i hate history... so i dunno... i guess i like it when its not in class? i watch that chanel a lot actually, kinda weird now that i think of it.
 
  • #13
where the hell is comedy central
 
  • #14
What is the USA science channel like? We have something calling itself science, but it shows more pseudoscience, conspiracy theories etc than any other channel.
 
  • #15
science channel, never heard of it, uhmm does it come with basic cable?
 
  • #16
the science channel is on digital cable where i live.
 
  • #17
Gokul43201 said:
What is this "TV" thing you people talk about ?

Only mentors have access. :biggrin:
 
  • #18
I can't pick just one. It just depends on the programs being aired and the subject matter. I also watch a lot of PBS.
 
  • #19
Ivan Seeking said:
I can't pick just one. It just depends on the programs being aired and the subject matter. I also watch a lot of PBS.

Me neither... I am always flipping through them based on what's on.
 
  • #20
I had to go with National Geographic. Animal Planet is what I watch most, I don't seem to learn much from it, but the AWWWWWW factor of Animal Babies makes me all smiley
 
  • #21
I like the Military Channel the most...with exceptions. Both that and the Discovery Channel have been recently showing some programs that no one obviously checked their facts.
 
  • #22
If I watch TV, which is extremely rare, I would watch PBS, or perhaps National Geographic, or TLC for a specific program. I have way too many tasks to accomplish, places and people to visit, and books to read. Ah, life is full and overflowing. :biggrin:

The problem I have with most media is the fact that the report are journalists, not scientists, so some of the time the facts or information are misinterpreted or misunderstood. And then some scientists or technical people exaggerate or sometimes oversimplify the science or technology. :rolleyes:
 
  • #23
Discovery Channel is my favorite. Myth busters, Extreme Engineering, Disaster Detectives all godo shows. IM really gettin sick of these shows about motorcyles and hot rods seems like they get majority of the air time. Anyone see that special about the MIT Black Jack Team. They use math and devised a method to beat the casinos!
 
  • #24
robphy said:
No PBS in this poll?

I agree. PBS offers the broadest spectrum of intelligent, informative programming. From NOVA, Nature, and National Geographic to Mystery, Antique Roadshow, history specials, Lehrer, great dramas, current event documentaries, biographies, live concerts . . . my favorite single channel.
 
  • #25
Heck yah, mythbusters is awesome. I love modern marvels on history channel too. And yes, I'm sick of these hot rod crap shows too! Ok, they are fast and sweet, but we don't need 10 shows about them.
 
  • #27
I only get PBS so I guess that's about it...
 
  • #28
MTV is the best educational channel
 
  • #29
I probably enjoy the History Channel the most. I also like the Court TV channel. They have documentaries on old court cases. I once saw a documentary on big bank heists which included a contest where they assembled teams of people to try to recreate the heists by breaking through the security systems and trying to get away without being identified. I'm pretty sure that was on Court TV. Then there was the documentary on the Secret Service and their Conterfiting/Forgery Analysis lab, and others on forensics and so forth. Mostly it's just court cases though.
 
  • #30
Greg Bernhardt said:
I added PBS, now ya'll can vote

Since I've been told that "You have already voted on this poll", can I switch my vote from Science to PBS :-p ?
 

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