Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Mind Behind the Resume: The Rise of Psychometric Testing
Season 1 Episode 263
Job applications are no longer judged on résumés alone. Behind the scenes, many companies now rely on psychometric tests to sift vast applicant pools…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The New Corporate Zeitgeist: Dressing for the Modern Office
Season 1 Episode 262
The office suit is no longer the uniform it once was. From Wall Street banks loosening dress codes to the pandemic-era rise of camera-ready loungewea…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Utopian Art of Translation
Season 1 Episode 261
History often turns not on grand speeches, but on how those words are translated. In Dancing on Ropes, Anna Aslanyan reveals how interpreters and tra…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Myth of the Portable Superstar
Season 1 Episode 260
The tech industry is locked in a bidding war for AI superstars, with eye-watering salaries and signing bonuses meant to buy an edge in a fast-moving …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Genius, Education, and the Untamed Creative Mind
Season 1 Episode 259
Formal education is meant to nurture talent—but for some of history’s greatest minds, it proved an obstacle rather than a pathway. From the self-taug…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Grueling Civil Service Exams of India and China
Season 1 Episode 258
In India and China, a single exam can determine the course of an entire life. Entry into the civil service promises status, stability, and power—but …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Brazil's Scientific Talent Exodus and Instability
Season 1 Episode 257
Brazil is watching a generation of its most educated citizens quietly pack their bags. Since 2017, scientists, academics, and graduate students have …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Risky Returns of Higher Education
Season 1 Episode 256
A university degree still promises higher pay on average—but for many students, the gamble is growing riskier. As tuition rises and earnings stagnate…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise of Adulting Classes and Skills
Season 1 Episode 255
From sewing on a button to managing credit, a growing number of adults are admitting they were never taught the basics. Across libraries, community c…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
China's Crackdown on Educational Cramming and Its Costs
Season 1 Episode 254
In China, education has become both a promise and a pressure cooker. Although schooling is officially free through age fifteen, millions of families …
6 months, 2 weeks ago