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6 ENTRIESHarari asks why one species became capable of coordinating on enormous scales and shaping ecosystems across the planet. His account places shared stories, social institutions and collective belief at the center of humanity’s
Chris Anderson speaks with historian Yuval Noah Harari about possible dangers and choices facing societies. The episode is useful for understanding his way of reasoning about technology and institutions, while keeping predict
Clint Smith’s short, poetic TED presentation asks what silence can enable when someone witnesses ignorance or injustice. The power of the piece lies in its compressed storytelling and its ethical challenge, rather than in a long…
In a February 2026 ReThinking episode, actor Matt Damon and Water.org cofounder Gary White discuss efforts to expand access to safe water and sanitation. Their conversation gives readers a chance to examine the difference between…
Adichie’s TEDx talk examines how social expectations constrain girls and boys in different ways. Her appeal for feminism is grounded in everyday examples of ambition, respect and the unequal rules people encounter as they gro
Lewinsky speaks from personal experience about public humiliation and the internet’s ability to scale harassment. Her talk asks what happens when ridicule becomes entertainment and a person’s most difficult experience is trea
