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CLIMATE ONE: Our Greatest Unintended Experiment
For years, scientists, activists, and politicians have tried to warn the world of the potential catastrophic consequences of dumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere: Think of An Inconvenient Tru…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Catherine and Tobias Wolff: Imagination, Creativity and Beyond
When our imaginations speculate about the afterlife that most of us believe in, they are probably less effective (as Sir Thomas Browne pointed out) than two infants still in the womb trying to descri…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Immigrants: One Quarter of the Nation
Nearly 86 million Americans are immigrants themselves or the children of immigrants. Though many authors have looked at how America changes immigrants, Nancy Foner focuses more on how immigrants have…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Humanities West Presents Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal
The most famous and most beautiful tomb in the world was born in the broken heart of Shah Jahan, when his wife Mumtaz Mahal died at 38 giving birth to their 14th child. The riches of the Mughal Empir…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Michael Schur with Nick Offerman: How to Be Perfect
What do "Parks and Recreation" and "The Office" have in common with books that explore philosophical theories like deontology, ubuntu, utilitarianism and more? They’ve all been written by Michael Sch…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
She's Got All the Answers: Jeopardy Champion Amy Schneider
"I lost to Amy Schneider, but now I want her to keep winning. I want her to keep breaking records. I'm rooting for her with my whole heart. And as cheesy as it sounds, being a part of Amy's winning s…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Imani Perry: On the American South
The American South has always carved out a unique role in the American civic psyche. Even those who have never lived there can rattle off a list of signifiers from the area: the Civil War, Gone with …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Kenny Werner: Becoming the Instrument
When we hear music, we often experience how the physical flirts with the spiritual in profound and moving ways. Werner contends that this confluence is possible not only in music, but also in your da…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Meet the State Assembly Candidates for District 17
It's one of the most-watched California elections this season. Meet all four candidates seeking to succeed David Chiu representing District 17 in the California State Assembly. David Campos, Matt Han…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: The Enablers: The Firms Behind Fossil Fuel Falsehoods
For years, fossil fuel companies have claimed to support climate science and policy. Many have recently pledged to hit net zero emissions by midcentury. Yet behind the scenes they fight those very sa…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago