Algorithms and AI don’t just show us reality — they warp it in ways that benefit platforms built to exploit people for profit, says etymologist Adam Aleksic. From ChatGPT influencing our word choices to Spotify…
Film is generally a fixed medium: the scenes are shot, the edits are made, and the final version is the one and only movie you’ll see. Filmmaker Gary Hustwit flips this convention on its head,…
If history has taught us anything, it’s that when certain jobs are erased, there’s a new wave of jobs on the horizon, says technologist Vlad Tenev. He offers hope for those worried about being replaced…
What do you get when you combine a major flood and near-bankruptcy? For Whole Foods cofounder John Mackey, the answer reshaped his business into a household name. He takes us back to the night his…
Up to 80% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives—a feeling of inadequacy and anxiety about perceived flaws. In this episode, Anne and Frances break down exactly what impostor syndrome is,…
What does it feel like to see Earth from outer space and imagine humanity’s next steps? Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has flown two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station,…
We are living through what may be the largest economic bubble in history, spanning AI, cryptocurrency and tech company stocks, says financial analyst Henrik Zeberg. He explores why the current AI-crypto bubble mirrors the great…
Everything successful starts with heart — even the most pragmatic business plan, says Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from…
Daredevil Michelle Khare has trained with Olympians, run seven marathons on seven continents in a single week, and even escaped Harry Houdini’s deadliest stunt. She shares how embracing fear, failure and an “amateur’s mindset” transformed…
When kids say school is “fine,” that’s the sound of potential fading, says education innovator Aylon Samouha. He introduces Transcend, the nonprofit engaging communities across the US to redesign their schools and connect learning to…
