Why building new proteins from scratch is our new superpower | David Baker
The rapidly evolving field of protein design is revealing solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems, whether it's blocking a virus, breaking down a pollutant or creating brand-new materials. ...
25 Juli 202532min
Are we heading toward World War III? | Heni Ozi Cukier
In this urgent talk, political scientist Heni Ozi Cukier analyzes the social, economic, political and military conditions that preceded the last two world wars, revealing how historical patterns and t...
24 Juli 202519min
How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld
As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much of what he learned along the way applies to everyday...
23 Juli 202514min
700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz
Impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz unveils a bold vision to bring off-grid solar electricity to 700 million people still living in darkness, transforming lives while slashing emission...
22 Juli 202514min
What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor (re-release)
What can you hear in silence? In this exploration of sound, host of the podcast "Twenty Thousand Hertz" Dallas Taylor tells the story of arguably the most debated musical composition in recent history...
21 Juli 202514min
Sunday Pick: How to be a better friend (w/ Rhaina Cohen) | How to Be a Better Human
What would it look like if we took friendship as seriously as we take romance? Rhaina Cohen, author of the book The Other Significant Others: Reimagine Life with Friendship at the Center, talks to Chr...
20 Juli 202539min
Stories of photographing monumental people -- from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking | Platon
With his art, photographer Platon seeks to strip away assumptions and leave viewers with a window into his subject's character, filling our eyes with wonder and curiosity. Sharing extraordinary storie...
19 Juli 202519min
The jokes AI won’t tell | Jena Friedman
Could a robot ever be funny? In a sharp standup act, comedian Jena Friedman lambasts the mad dash to develop AI and offers a surprising take on why it will never replace comedians. (Contains mature co...
18 Juli 20259min
