“It seems, just now,/ To be happening so very fast.” So wrote Philip Larkin in 1972 of the loss of the English countryside.
Fifty years later, we might say the same thing of the whole world – not only in terms of environmental crisis but of technological progress, with artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and cybernetics promising to change our wo ... Show More
May 12
What is (American) Christian nationalism? In conversation with Andrew Whitehead
Christian Nationalism seems to be on the rise - particularly in the US, but increasingly in Europe. The phrase, however, is often used vaguely and carelessly.Indeed "Christian nationalism" can be something of a "dustbin" term, into which people throw all the kinds of things they ... Show More
43m 30s
May 5
What can the history of nationalism tell us about its future? In conversation with Eric Storm
We live in an increasingly nationalistic age, with globalisation stumbling and international institutions disregarded. But we have been here before.Nations have existed for centuries, but it's only in the last 200 years that nationalism has become such a huge influence.So, where ... Show More
40m 50s
Jul 2019
Ep49 - Michio Kaku: "The Future of Humanity"
Michio Kaku is a world-renowned physicist, futurist, and author of numerous bestselling books including Beyond Einstein, Parallel Universes, The Future of the Mind, and Physics of the Impossible. In this talk, he discusses the groundbreaking first image of a black hole as well as ... Show More
40m 43s
Jul 2025
Simon Johnson: Nobel Prize Conversations
"With the great power to invent technology comes a great responsibility." – In this lively and energetic podcast conversation, economic sciences laureate Simon Johnson talks about how the past, future and present are interconnected, as well as how science fiction and history are ... Show More
36m 8s
Oct 2024
The Future of Humanity? How CRISPR Could Change Life Forever
The Future of Humanity? How CRISPR Could Change Life Forever" - In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of CRISPR and genetic engineering, technologies that promise to reshape our future. Discover how CRISPR's precision editing could eliminate genetic diseases, enhan ... Show More
15m 44s
May 2025
Beyond the Talk: Tristan Harris on seeing the dangers of AI clearly
“AI is already demonstrating deceptive, self-preserving behaviors that we thought only existed in science-fiction movies,” says technology ethicist Tristan Harris. Following his talk at TED2025, Harris is in conversation with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to explore an “adap ... Show More
22m 13s
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