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The Science Behind Forming Better Habits, With Katy Milkman
Episode 66
Why is it so hard for us to form good habits—and so easy to form bad ones? Most people turn to the self-help section to find answers, but this is rea…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Secret Nazi Past and Billionaire Future of U.S. Space Innovation with Jordan Bimm
Episode 65
Most people think they know humanity’s history of space exploration, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But wha…
4 years, 9 months ago
How a Genetic Breakthrough Could Address Global Hunger
Episode 64
By 2050 humanity is going to have to produce 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially given that we currently ha…
4 years, 10 months ago
Introducing: Entitled
Episode 63
The University of Chicago Podcast Network is excited to announce the launch of a new show, it’s called "Entitled" and it’s about human rights. Co-hos…
4 years, 10 months ago
The Deadly Flaw In Our Judgment, With Cass Sunstein
Episode 62
Many of the most important moments in our lives rely on the judgment of others. We expect doctors to diagnose our illnesses correctly, and judges to …
4 years, 10 months ago
A Scientist’s Beef With The Meat Industry, With Impossible Foods’ Pat Brown
Episode 61
Even if you’ve never eaten an Impossible Burger, you’ve probably heard of them. But you may not know the science and story behind those meatless prod…
4 years, 11 months ago
A Surprising Economic Solution To Climate Change With Michael Greenstone
Episode 60
When was the last time you heard a positive story about climate change, a story about someone with a new idea or innovative solution to help reduce o…
4 years, 11 months ago
Solving The Biggest Mysteries Of Our Universe, With Dan Hooper
Episode 59
Why does our universe work the way it does? What are its laws? How did it start with the Big Bang‚ and how will it end?
Scientists like Prof. Dan Hoo…
5 years ago
Why You’re Likely Paying An Unfair Share of Property Taxes, with Christopher Berry
Episode 58
When’s the last time you thought about property taxes? We mostly accept them as a part of society, and assume that they’re being calculated fairly. B…
5 years ago
Taking Aliens Seriously, with Avi Loeb
Episode 57
The possibility of alien life has captivated the human imagination for decades and has been at the center of some of our most popular fictional stori…
5 years, 1 month ago