Whatever your interests, you’ll find something you enjoy. You can also tune in to watch short clips from their NASA TV station. TED is a global non-profit that shares inspirational presentations. For more in-depth learning about the collections, you can watch their videos, hosted by museum curators and historians. (You can also learn more about the British Museum in our podcast episode.) On Facebook, they’ll keep you updated on the latest news in the U.S., along with recent episodes of their talk and entertainment programming. They also partner up with other content producers to create videos, covering a huge range of topics from how to raise a generous child to the ethics of AI. On Facebook they share the latest episodes from their podcast, along with videos, fun facts, and episode recaps—super handy if you don’t have time to listen but still want to learn something. Even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve probably seen a Tasty Facebook video. If you were fascinated by her TED Talk and want to learn more, follow her on Facebook to get her latest insights.
Facebook is full of inspirational ideas and educational content—if you know where to look.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of Facebook accounts that will help you explore new ideas and expand your knowledge. Whatever your interests, you’ll find something you enjoy.
16 Facebook pages that will make you smarter
Grammarly—a free writing and editing app—does a lot more than offer basic grammar tips on their Facebook Page. Everyday they educate their nearly seven million followers on why good writing matters, along with simple steps on how to get there.
All of Grammarly’s content is fun and easy to consume. (You won’t find any lengthy academic debates about the Oxford comma.) They cover topics like how to end an emails and words and phrases to avoid at work.
If you’re a professional who wants to improve your writing, follow Grammarly.
If you want to explore fascinating theories about far-off galaxies, then you can join NASA’s Facebook community of over 21 million followers.
You’ll get daily updates on their latest missions and discoveries, along with content made exclusively for their Facebook followers—like early access to a contest to view a rocket launch. You can also tune in to watch short clips from their NASA TV station.
3. TED
TED is a global non-profit that shares inspirational presentations. You can find a TED Talk on pretty much any topic, from the importance of empathy to retirement savings.
On Facebook, TED share clips from popular presentations with helpful summaries and insights. It’s easy to watch a five-minute clip and feel that you’ve learned something new.
Follow TED to join a massive network of interesting people sharing cool stuff.
4. UN Women
UN Women is a global champion for gender equality and empowerment. On Facebook they share infographics, videos, and articles—all with an educational component for their audience.
Their campaigns, like this one on the gender pay gap, build awareness for important issues and help influence government policy.
Follow UN Women to get a global perspective on gender equality.
5. New York Times Books
If you’re a bookworm, you know how important it is to top up that ambitious reading list—and New York Times Books can help with that.
On Facebook they make helpful recommendations, provide intriguing synopses, and share links to literary reviews from the New York Times. You can also tune in to their Facebook Live broadcasts (like this one with graphic novelist Jeff Smith) and ask questions.
6. British Museum
For those of us that don’t have time to visit a museum exhibit every week, The British Museum brings history to newsfeeds, pulling from over two million years of content.
Everyday they…
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