The Decimation of Gaza and What Happens Next with Rashid Khalidi
Gaza has been decimated by atrocious violence. Since the war erupted in October, 1 in every 100 Palestinians has been killed, and nearly all of those who survive have been displaced. In order to imagi...
17 Tammi 20241h 4min
What the Hell Happened at OpenAI with Karen Hao
Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was ousted and then reinstated in a matter of days. No explanation has been made public, which is unsettling considering just how quickly OpenAI, ChatGPT, and DALL·E ha...
10 Tammi 20241h 8min
Why Fentanyl is Suddenly Everywhere with Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta
While the rise of fentanyl may seem like it emerged out of nowhere, it has a long and complicated history dating back hundred years. The pharmaceutical industry, the illegal drug trade, and government...
3 Tammi 20241h 10min
The REAL History of Gender with Dr. Kit Heyam
In recent years, the number of young people identifying as trans has doubled. However, a common misinterpretation arises, suggesting that this surge implies a new phenomenon of being trans or gender n...
27 Joulu 20231h 2min
How Social Media Exploits Creators with Taylor Lorenz
Social media is just media now. It has irreversibly changed how we engage with our world, yet it is often disregarded as frivolous. The dismissal of social media can be dangerous, as it minimizes not ...
20 Joulu 20231h 15min
What Tech Gets Wrong About Disability with Ashley Shew
Over 34 million disabled Americans, but despite the commonality of having a disability, there's still a social tendency to want to "solve" disability out of view with technology. As useful as robotic ...
13 Joulu 20231h 6min
How the Wealthy Use “Charity” to Screw Everyone Else with Amy Schiller
When we donate to charity, we aim to have the most significant impact possible, yet it's easy to feel like our giving makes zero difference. The rise of effective altruism, a philosophical model desig...
6 Joulu 20231h 2min
Why Smart People Become Conspiracy Theorists with Naomi Klein
What is the appeal of conspiracy theories, and how is it that they entrap our friends, coworkers, or family members? Political polarization and the rise of social media have generated an unprecedented...
29 Marras 20231h 2min
