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Moore's Law: 50 Years Later

We all owe a big thanks to Gordon Moore. Fifty years after he predicted an exponential rise in computing power – known as Moore’s Law – author Arnold Thackray gives us a glimpse into the unusual life...

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Genetically Modi-flied

If GMOs in your grocery cart caused a stir, what will happen when they're buzzing around your backyard? KPBS' David Wagner says we should get ready for the next big step in genetic rewiring: wild flies...

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The Art of Negotiation

You can’t always get what you want – or can you? Stanford Business School professor Margaret Ann Neale argues that you can negotiate successfully; it just takes a little help from science.

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The Art of Negotiation

You can’t always get what you want – or can you? Stanford Business School professor Margaret Ann Neale argues that you can negotiate successfully; it just takes a little help from science.

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6.27.15 The March of Progress

This week, we take a look at progress. Tech and culture writer Steven Kotler will tell us how science fiction movies and novels are quickly turning into “science fact.” KPBS’s David Wagner reports from...

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The Genius and Tragedy of Coco Chanel

Mistresses, Nazis, and lost love — the story behind Chanel No. 5 isn’t just about perfume. Tilar Mazzeo, author of “The Secret of Chanel No. 5,” explains how Coco Chanel invented modern glamour.

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A Dip Into History: Come Fly With Us

Before it was embraced by Frank Sinatra and Jay-Z, a serial inventor’s pet project kept exploding.

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The Pharaohs and Princes of Silicon Valley

If you’re over 30 and you haven’t sold a tech company worth $10 billion… what are you doing with your life? Randall Lane, editor of Forbes and author of “You Only Have to Be Right Once,” takes a peek...

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7.04.15 Coping With Excess

Shrimp, billionaires, and the invention of modern glamour. On Innovation Hub, we'll explore excess of all kinds, and tell you how to cope with it.

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The Changing Tide of the Fishing Industry

That shrimp you serve at your cocktail party? It might have traveled 9,000 miles to end up on your plate. “Four Fish” author Paul Greenberg talks about the revolution in modern fishing.

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The Real Differences Between Generic and Name-Brand Drugs

What's in a name (brand)? Professor Jeremy Greene takes a look at the complex history of “generic” medicine, and its impact on modern health care.

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Reinventing Disneyland for the 21st Century

Rides, costumed princesses… and wearable technology? Writer Austin Carr goes into the high-tech process of reinventing the happiest place on earth.

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The Psychology Behind Right and Wrong

Justice isn’t always based on ethics or fairness, sometimes it’s based purely on luck. Harvard’s Fiery Cushman examines the science and psychology of morality, and how it affects our daily lives in...

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The Benefits of NOT Taking Notes on a Computer

We all get distracted in meetings, and it’s mostly because of, you guessed it, our computers. But not for the reasons you think. Pam Mueller explains why you might want to take your notes longhand.

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