Hard Science Space exploration is the ultimate plan B. Here’s why. Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Because they didn’t have a space program. ▸ 4 min — with Garrett Reisman
Neuropsych Creative process: Are you in a period of ‘woodshedding’? It’s normal if you’re not productive in your creativity all the time. Even the greats took breaks. ▸ 4 min — with Elizabeth Alexander
Hard Science New hypothesis argues the universe simulates itself into existence This article has been retracted.
Hard Science Ask an astronomer: How do astronauts deal with isolation? Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario. ▸ 5 min — with Michelle Thaller
Neuropsych Why reading is a form of therapy in times of crisis Our live stream with Harvard literature professor Lisa New begins at 1 pm ET today. ▸ with Elisa New
The Present Two arguments for limited government and expanded civil society The associations of civil society give us freedom to find systems that meet our needs. ▸ 8 min — with Lauren Hall
Neuropsych Don’t panic — here’s how mindfulness can improve isolation When you stop predicting the future and comparing the present to the past, you can reach a beneficial flow state. ▸ 4 min — with Jason Silva
Leadership Be a better leader: Knowing the dangers of ‘yes men’ If you’re right all the time, you’re probably doing something wrong. ▸ 4 min — with Garrett Reisman
Thinking How does intellectual humility unlock greater knowledge? Practicing Socratic ignorance, or avoiding certainty of our own knowledge, diminishes inequality and pushes us in our search for wisdom. ▸ 6 min — with Bradley Jackson
The Future Ask Sophia the Robot: Is AI an existential threat to humans? Should humans fear artificial intelligence or welcome it into our lives? ▸ 3 min — with Sophia The Robot
The Present What elements make up our idea of justice? In classical liberalism, justice leaves society better off by providing a chance for a better life. ▸ 9 min — with David Schmidtz
Hard Science The future of space travel is starting right now Astronaut Garrett Reisman talks NASA, SpaceX, and where we’re headed next. ▸ 4 min — with Garrett Reisman
The Present What authority should government have over our actions? The ability to interact peacefully and voluntarily provides individuals a better quality of life. ▸ 5 min — with Peter Jaworski
The Present How far does individual freedom reach? The costs of prohibition are great, but can people be trusted to make the best decisions for themselves? ▸ 6 min — with Daniel Jacobson
Hard Science Ask Sophia the Robot: What can AI teach humans? Through experiencing time in a nonlinear way, can artificial intelligence provide us more perspective? ▸ 3 min — with Sophia The Robot
Smart Skills Jordan Peterson: Career vs. motherhood: Are women being lied to? We as a society need to rethink the way we value careers over everything else. ▸ 3 min — with Jordan Peterson
Neuropsych Are you superior to others? Or is it an illusion? When setting the standards and expectations for others, first take responsibility for your own. ▸ 4 min — with Peter Fuda
The Present We’ve achieved diversity in the workplace. Now what? What good is diversity without inclusion? ▸ 4 min — with Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
The Present Why helicopter parenting backfires on kids Childhood is an important developmental feature of being human. Helicopter parenting disrupts that. ▸ 4 min — with Heather Heying
The Future Men vs. women: Why we’re imagining equality all wrong It’s possible to seek equality without seeking sameness. ▸ 3 min — with Heather Heying
Leadership Answer these 4 questions to become a better leader The fourth question will tell you the difference between a good and great leader. ▸ 3 min — with Peter Fuda
The Present How is diversity being weaponized? Striving for diversity is honorable — but the focus should settle on something much deeper than phenotypic traits. ▸ 4 min — with Heather Heying
The Present What is classical liberalism? As a moral and political philosophy, classical liberalism lays a framework for the good society. ▸ 8 min — with Emily Chamlee-Wright
The Present John Locke vs. John Stuart Mill: Using metaethics to examine claims Considering strands of liberalism and how each determines right from wrong. ▸ with Daniel Jacobson
The Present Why democratizing AI is absolutely crucial Without regulations, implicit bias could shape artificial intelligence into a nightmare for some. ▸ 4 min — with Karen Palmer
Neuropsych Mind hack: How to push past fear Fear, not empathy, is the most powerful emotion in the world. ▸ 4 min — with Karen Palmer
The Present How will AI shape the future of storytelling? Can technology act as a feedback loop for human emotions? ▸ 3 min — with Karen Palmer
Leadership Want to be a better leader? Take off the mask. The best leaders don’t project perfection. Peter Fuda explains why. ▸ 3 min — with Peter Fuda
Neuropsych Are humans hardwired for monogamy? Evolution steered humans toward pair bonding to ensure the survival of genes. But humans tend to get restless. ▸ 3 min — with Helen Fisher
Hard Science What can old stars teach us about the birth of our galaxy? These needles in the vast galactic haystack take more effort to find, but they help piece together our origins. ▸ 7 min — with Anna Frebel