Voyage of the Dammed
Hydroelectric power is often thought of as “green” energy, but dams have devastated river ecology and the creatures it supports—including us.
Podcast #26: Adam Gazzaley on Our Distracted Minds
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Podcast #26: Adam Gazzaley on Our Distracted Minds
Neurologist Adam Gazzaley discusses how the brain's attentional system functions–or doesn't–when buffeted by digital distraction.
Curbing Our Tech Obsession: What, Why, & How
Young people are obsessively checking their phones more every year. Here are some reasons why, and strategies to regain control.
Podcast #25: Marcy Darnovsky Talks Genetic Engineering
Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director of the Center for Genetics and Society, chats with us about the moral minefield of genetic engineering.
The Challenge of Driverless Cars Goes Far Beyond Safety
While engineers devise systems narrowly focused on safety, no one is grappling with the moral and enivornmental quandaries driverless cars pose.
Podcast #24: Michael Zimmerman Gets Philosophical on Tech
In a wide-ranging conversation, philosopher Michael Zimmerman contextualizes our technological journey within the history of Western thought.
Living on Sunshine: A Real, Sustainable Energy Model
A farmstead in Virgina has built a sustainable low-energy lifestyle. Can the rest of us follow their example?
Natural Birth: The Long Struggle of Dr. Ágnes Geréb
In the final piece in a series on birth and technology, David Reynolds shares the history of Hungary’s tireless natural childbirth advocate.
Podcast #23: David Bosworth on Conscientious Thinking
Author and cultural critic David Bosworth discusses America’s myth of individualism and how it feeds a digital culture that ironically infantilizes its users and demands constant approval from strangers.
Cash Crunch: Your Money’s No Good Here
As some businesses stop taking cash, the poor, those without smartphones, and those who value privacy will be further excluded from the economy.