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35mins
Dispatches host Kmele Foster is on a journey to understand humanity’s role in the cosmos. His first stop? The Atacama Plateau in Northern Chile, home to the darkest deserts and largest telescopes on earth.
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12mins
When black holes disappear, what happens to the stuff that fell in? Physicist Brian Cox explains.
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8mins
The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
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12mins
Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.
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3mins
Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
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6mins
Ideas that seem wildly controversial today may move humanity towards progress. Philosopher Peter Singer asks —how do we keep them from being stifled?
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6mins
Humanity is a type 0 civilization. Here’s what types 1, 2, and 3 look like, according to physicist Michio Kaku.
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"Resilience" is being able to withstand hardship; "antifragility" goes one step further.
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Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely.
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Can AI and animals coexist? Philosopher Peter Singer gives us a nuanced take on the issue.
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6mins
We’re often ashamed to say, “I don’t know” — but this professional poker player thinks it’s one of our greatest strengths.
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6mins
80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
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Want to be more intelligent? Here’s why you should hit the gym, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki.
Two men sit facing each other in a barn with pumpkins behind them; one man holds a pipe, and both appear to be engaged in conversation.
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There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.
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12mins
There are a few theories as to why we’ve never found other intelligent life in our Universe. Physicist Brian Cox walks us through them.
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8mins
Effective altruism isn’t just for the rich. Philosopher Peter Singer shares how we can all be better at doing “good.”
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NASA’s Michelle Thaller explains what happens when the densest stars in the galaxy collide.
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6mins
If Einstein couldn’t solve the theory of everything, could anyone? Physicist Michio Kaku explains what it would take.
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How do people actually get promoted? According to Harvard career coach Gorick Ng, it’s all about knowing the unspoken rules for success.
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From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.