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A library of interviews with the world’s biggest thinkers.

A bright sun rises over the curved horizon of a dark planet in space, with a faint glow outlining the planet’s edge against a starry background.
35 min
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.
The black holes logo with a starry background.
13 min
When black holes disappear, what happens to the stuff that fell in? Physicist Brian Cox explains.
A coffee mug with the words world's best boss on it.
8 min
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.
A silhouette of a boy jumping into the water.
13 min
Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.
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Green chalkboard filled with various mathematical equations, graphs, and formulas written in black marker.
4 min
Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
A broken glass with the words contradictory ideas.
6 min
Ideas that seem wildly controversial today may move humanity towards progress. Philosopher Peter Singer asks —how do we keep them from being stifled?
A man in a suit with white hair and a red tie.
6 min
Humanity is a type 0 civilization. Here’s what types 1, 2, and 3 look like, according to physicist Michio Kaku.