At COP30, Indigenous leaders came with a message the world can’t ignore: 5% of the global population is safeguarding 80% of Earth’s biodiversity. A $1.8B pledge was made to support their land rights — but will the money follow their lead?

"I continue to believe that in the long run, boys, young men will believe their eyes more than their ears."

When Jesus was crucified, it led to even more followers. When books are banned, people flock to read them. Humans are fascinated by the forbidden, which is why censorship – especially in the digital age – doesn’t work. Jacob Mchangama explains.

Free speech can amplify hatred, but it also protects the fight against it. Founder of The Future of Free Speech Jacob Mchangama explains.

Can creativity really change the world? Creativity Pioneers argue that it can. By using art, culture, and imagination, these innovators are tackling some of the most pressing social issues of […]

Is “identity synthesis” the remedy for racial injustice? This political scientist says no.

Sex, gender, and the debate over identity explained by Berkeley professor Judith Butler.

Branding isn’t buzz — we’ve been doing it for thousands of years.

Scientology, QAnon, and Heaven’s Gate: why do we seek healing from cults?

Propaganda urges you to mobilize towards something while concealing from you things that you reasonably should think and consider.