A Geek Speaks Out Against Tech
Computer scientist Kentaro Toyama used to use tech to help the poor around he world. But slowly, he started believing it wasn't the answer. He explains why tech isn't doing much to educate the...
View ArticleThe Political Change That Wasn't
The Internet was supposed to revolutionize democracy and make government more responsive; so far, that hasn’t really happened. Author Micah Sifry tells us what went wrong, and what could still go right.
View Article50 Years Later, How Medicare Changed America
As Medicare turns 50, Yale Professor Jennifer Klein explains how the social program changed America - and why it almost didn’t happen.
View ArticleWhy You Have More Jobs Than You Think
Ever feel like you’re still at work, long after you’ve left the office? Well, you’re not alone. Professor Ian Bogost argues we live in a “hyper employed” time, and offers some ideas what we can do...
View Article7.25.15 Promises, Promises
This week on Innovation Hub: Promises, promises. Author Micah Sifry explains why we thought the Internet was going to transform politics, and why it hasn't... yet. Then, former Microsoft executive...
View ArticleBuilding Sustainably... The Ancient Way
The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest building in the world, but is it the most advanced? MIT Professor John Ochsendorf thinks that today’s architects should take a page from classical structures.
View ArticleThe Lessons Pirates and Gangsters Can Teach Us
The mafia, pirates, gangs, and hackers. What can we learn from them? According to author Alexa Clay, turns out a whole lot — including creativity.
View Article8.01.15 Icons and Infamy
This week on Innovation Hub: icons and infamy. Writer Alexa Clay tells us the surprising lessons about ingenuity we can learn from pirates, hackers, gangsters, and camel milk traders. Then Professor...
View ArticleWhen Science Met Celebrity
Move over, Britney there's a new kind of celebrity in town. American University's Declan Fahy explains the rise of the celebrity scientist, and why they're important to all of us.
View ArticlePushing the Limits of the Human Lifespan
The average American lifespan rose from about 50 years to nearly 80 during the 20th century. Can we live even longer? Harvard Medical School’s David Sinclair has done research that he says may one day...
View ArticleWhy You're Tipping So Much
There’s a reason you’re giving your cab driver a 20% tip. Author Nir Eyal explains how companies use psychology and technology to squeeze more money from you.
View ArticleHow Death Shapes Our Decisions
Thinking about our mortality can change the way we vote, how we dole out punishment, and who we sit close to. Sheldon Solomon tells us about research into this phenomenon.
View Article8.08.15 Life, Death, and Sharing
This week on Innovation Hub: life, death, and sharing. Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair on his research into how we may be able to live significantly longer. Then, Zipcar co-founder and author...
View ArticleThe Impact of the Sharing Economy
The rise of Uber and Airbnb may make you think that we've reached the peak of the "sharing economy." But to Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, we're just getting started.
View ArticleVirtual Reality's Precursor
Before virtual reality, there was a plastic, binocular-like device that filled viewers' worlds with vivid scenes: the View-Master. A peek into how the toy came to be.
View ArticleWhy "Take Your Vitamins" Is Bad Advice
Despite the claims of parents, teachers, and doctors, that morning multivitamin might not be doing much. “Vitamania” author Catherine Price tells us why we should be wary of all the health promises.
View ArticleMeasuring Unemployment with Cellphones
You get fired, then what? Apparently use your cellphone a lot less. Data scientist Jameson Toole explains what mobile phone data reveals about employment.
View ArticleWhat Happens When Our Worlds Become Virtual
Virtual Reality isn’t just for video games. Second Life founder Philip Rosedale thinks VR can change everything, from business travel to biology class.
View Article8.15.15 Faith in the Unknown
This week on Innovation Hub: we dig beneath the surface. Second Life founder Philip Rosedale tells us about the virtual worlds we might soon be spending a lot of time in. Author Catherine Price...
View Article8.15.15 Faith in the Unknown
This week on Innovation Hub: we dig beneath the surface. Second Life founder Philip Rosedale tells us about the virtual worlds we might soon be spending a lot of time in. Author Catherine Price...
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