Talking Trash: Recycling Inches Up, But Problems Remain
With the changes in consumed materials, recycling is running into problems; meanwhile, plastic and overall waste climb.
Podcast #28: Jonathan Taplin on Internet Aggregators
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Podcast #28: Jonathan Taplin on Internet Aggregators
Jonathan Taplin, former music and film professional, tells first-hand what the new rentier economy of Internet aggregators like Google and Facebook has done to the creative arts, journalism, and democracy.
Going Dark to Reconnect to the Night Sky
Across the globe, communities are working to preserve existing areas of natural darkness and reduce the spread of light pollution.
Podcast #27: Robert Lustig on Biochemistry and Health
Author and endicrinologist Robert Lustig explains the neurochemical difference between happiness and pleasure and how it's been exploited to make so many of us fat, addicted, and depressed. Then, he reminds us how to reclaim our health.
Print Preview: Issue #2 | Spring 2019
Our 2nd issue is off to the printer. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside.
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
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.