Podcast Episodes

Navigating Our Environmental Future From Climate Crisis to Urban Revolution

Season 13

Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flo…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Democracy & Economic Inequality w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH - Highlights

Season 13

“There is a tremendous tension between healthy democracy and deep economic inequalities. I don't think that, in the long run, democracies can survive in a healthy way unless we address the problem of…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Democracy at a Crossroads: Exploring Modern Political Challenges w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH

Season 13

How is economic inequality undermining our democratic systems? In what ways is social media reshaping political landscapes and democracy? Can we design political institutions that adapt to rapid soci…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Growth Dilemma: Balancing Progress & Sustainability w/ Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND - Highlights

Season 13

“We have a choice to change the nature of growth. How we can have growth that is more respectful of place, doesn’t cause as much damage to the environment, doesn't lead to as large inequalities in so…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Growth: A Reckoning with Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND

Season 13

How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can we be more engaged global citizens? In this age of AI, what does it…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Highlights

Season 13

“Today, someone is putting the finishing touches on a machine-­ learning algorithm that will change the way you relate to your family. Someone is trying to design a way to communicate with animals in…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Can Design Save the World? - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow - Directors of Stanford’s d.School

Season 13

How can we design and adapt for the uncertainties of the 21st century? How do emotions shape our decisions and the way we design the world around us?

Scott Doorley is the Creative Director at Stanford…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Tell Me Lies w/ Creator, Writer, Exec. Producer MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER

Season 13

What is love? How do the friendships and relationships we have early in our lives affect us for years to come?

Meaghan Oppenheimer is a screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner who tells stori…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Was Stanford Firing 23 Lecturers in Creative Writing Really Necessary? A Conversation with Lecturers & Students

Season 13

Recently, twenty-three lecturers in the highly successful Creative Writing program at Stanford were summoned to a Zoom meeting where they were first praised, and then summarily fired. One of the most…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

How Toxic Relationships Shape Us - MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER - Highlights

Season 13

“Often when people write or make movies about romances with young adults, I think they are very flippant about it and don't take it seriously. But I think that those friendships and romantic relation…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago