Entries in Innovation Hub by Marc Sollinger
Pride isn’t just for cheating athletes or bullies. Psychology professor Jessica Tracy explains why pride is a key emotion in human civilization. Read more...
How exactly was Donald Trump able to captivate us during his road to the White House? Columbia University Professor Tim Wu explains. Read more....
There are things you should be very afraid of. According to security expert Juliette Kayyem, terrorism isn’t one of them.
One of Earth’s biggest mass extinction events was caused by blue-green algae farting out oxygen. Science writer Annalee Newitz tells us what we can learn from our planet’s turbulent history - and why the mass extinction we’re likely living through now is going to change everything for humans.
Our seeds are becoming less diverse. Conservationist Cary Fowler says this is something you should care about, if you consider eating crucial to your health.
Afraid of the apocalypse? Well, maybe you shouldn’t worry too much. The Earth has already gone through at least five. Read more....
That quick glance at Facebook… it’s kind of a big deal. Professor Cal Newport says it can significantly derail your train of thought for about 10 minutes.
Immigration may be a contentious issue in this election… but immigrants are absolutely essential to our economic success. Cabinet member Maria Contreras-Sweet explains.
Some people want to be happy at their job… and some people just want a bunch of money. Economist Robert Frank talks love, money, and happiness.
Think glancing at Facebook isn’t a big deal? Well, Cal Newport says it can significantly derail your train of thought for about 10 minutes. Read more....
Are you really, really tired of this election? Well, maybe democracy isn’t the best form of government. Jason Brennan explains why we should rethink our political system.
Teenagers are… hard to understand. Neurology professor Frances Jensen says it’s all because of their still-developing brains.
It seems like every election is a high-wire race whose outcome is always in doubt. But what if campaigns aren’t as important as you thought?
Thinking about this election makes you wonder: is there a better system than democracy? Jason Brennan thinks there might be. Read more....
It seems like every election is a high-wire race whose outcome is always in doubt. But what if campaigns weren’t as important as you thought? Read more....
Even if you don’t know an Allen wrench from an isosceles triangle, we’ve got a show for you. Here are some of our best conversations that explore the technical stuff that makes up all of our lives. Read more...
