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Bye bye binary, welcome to the poly era
Binary thinking is black or white, on or off, good or bad – and our modern world requires a more nuanced approach. New York Times opinion columnist T…
2 months, 1 week ago
Fish have feelings too
One way to understand the intelligence of a species is if they can feel pain. Marina Bolotnikova, Deputy Editor for Vox’s Future Perfect, joins host…
2 months, 1 week ago
Geothermal energy is the next hot thing
Of all the renewable energy sources, the one most overlooked might be the one to save us all. New Yorker staff writer Rivka Galchen joins host Krys B…
2 months, 1 week ago
Your memories are subject to change
Neuroscientists have successfully altered memories in a lab, and yours could be next. Steve Ramirez, neuroscientist and associate professor of psycho…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of Think '25: How to have a career that matters
If the 9-to-5 grind gets you down, maybe it’s time to do more with your life. Rutger Bregman, historian and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambiti…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of Think '25: The lost history of ‘Black girl magic’
The phrase “Black girl magic” has deep roots in enslaved women’s lives. Lindsey Stewart is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Mem…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of Think '25: Eureka! How your brain figures it out
“By Jove, I think I’ve got it!” A-ha moments can feel electrifying, but where do these bursts of insight come from? John Kounios is professor in the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of Think '25: The joy of being a word nerd
The English language is full of words that both communicate and confound. Martha Barnette, co-host of the popular radio show and podcast “A Way with …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of Think '25: What makes a genius
Acing that Mensa test might not be the definite sign of genius you think it is. Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic and host of the BBC pod…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best of Think '25: A scientific guide to a better brain
The brain operates all of our thoughts, feelings and movements — and it also helps us adjust to a rapidly changing environment. This hour, host Krys …
2 months, 3 weeks ago