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The ‘Godfather of AI’ says we can’t afford to get it wrong
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the world’s biggest minds in artificial intelligence. He won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Where does he think AI is hea…
6 months, 1 week ago
How YouTube transformed our world
YouTube turns 20 this year. The platform now hosts 20 billion videos, and lets basically anyone, anywhere on Earth, create, share and watch. How has …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The music of Christmas in 16th-century Spain
Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The gro…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies'
Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Have we taken therapy culture too far?
A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could y…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What's lost when churches close
An estimated 15,000 churches in the U.S. are likely to close in the next few years. Churches are more than places of worship – they are community cen…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why giving can feel so good
The holidays are all about giving, whether it's presents, donations or volunteer work. What's causing the warm glow you feel when you give someone a …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Jackpod: It can happen here. It is happening.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Philip Roth’s 2004 novel "The Plot Against America," and its parallels with the U.S. today.
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why seeing red can give you the blues
Color can affect our mood, memory and relationship to people and places. How is color being used to design the world around us and shape our feelings…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
What's driving the rise in grandparent childcare
The number of grandparents helping with childcare is going up nationally. According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 42% of working parents rely on grandparent…
6 months, 3 weeks ago