Episodes (Page 16)
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Kevin Kelly shares optimistic advice on life and technology.
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Sportswashing uses major events to improve national image.
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Domestic violence trends during pandemic lockdowns examined.
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Introducing 'Off Leash,' a podcast about dog cognition.
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College enrollment is declining, especially for men.
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Revisiting Steve Levitt's research on abortion and crime.
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Chris Paxson defends the value of college education.
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Top U.S. colleges face record-high demand.
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Colleges operate like businesses competing for students.
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Yuen Yuen Ang discusses corruption styles shaped by government types.
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Artists and economists embraced joy despite establishment disapproval.
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Electric cars were popular in the 1890s before a major setback.
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Deer-vehicle collisions cause significant deaths, injuries, and costs.
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Ego, overconfidence, and social pressure hinder changing one's mind.
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Unions have high public support but low membership rates.
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Good performers are often promoted to management roles they're unsuited for.
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Economist John List explores why good ideas often fail to scale.
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The U.S. has high child poverty rates compared to other wealthy nations.
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The NFL's long snapper role exemplifies extreme specialization.
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Psychological resets can lead to lasting change.