Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?
Your doctor tells you that, should you wish to have a child, that child is likely also to carry the disease. But a new gene-editing technology could ensure that your baby is -- and remains -- healthy....
23 Huhti 53min
Will the AI Bubble Burst?
Artificial intelligence has ignited one of the most spectacular surges of investment, hype, and technological promise, but some worry that the enthusiasm is resembling a bubble, with valuations racing...
16 Huhti 53min
Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?
Even with a fragile ceasefire in place between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, we wanted to revisit this prescient debate from last fall. In the past few weeks of war, autonomous systems, AI-driven target...
9 Huhti 53min
Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur C. Brooks
At some point, we all ask: “Is this what I’m meant to do?” In this "Think Twice" episode, social scientist Arthur C. Brooks joins Open to Debate's CEO Lia Matthow to explore why meaning feels harder t...
2 Huhti 53min
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission — a major step back into deep space to explore the Moon. But as NASA, SpaceX, and other private companies are also working on plans to make Mars humanity’s...
26 Maalis 53min
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
Sports fans can place bets on their favorite teams and athletes faster and easier than before, thanks to legalized sports gambling. But was it the wrong bet to make? Advocates say it’s been good for f...
19 Maalis 53min
The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
Where do you watch the latest movie everyone’s talking about—on Netflix at home or in a packed theater? Are theaters the irreplaceable heart of cinema, creating cultural moments and spectacle, or is s...
13 Maalis 53min
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
AI can write code, diagnose diseases, design buildings, and create art. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude and autonomous robots are transforming industries once seen as automation-proof, fueling fears of mas...
6 Maalis 53min
