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There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to artificial intelligence. Technologists love to talk about all the good these... more

Why do we keep comparing AI to humans? Jaron Lanier — virtual reality pioneer, digital philosopher, and the author of several... more

American government has a speed issue. Both parties are slow to solve problems. Slow to build new things. Slow to... more

Humans hate uncertainty. It makes us feel unsafe and uneasy. We often organize our lives to avoid it. When it's... more

How often do you find silence? And do you know what to do with it when you do? Today’s guest is... more

If you could change anything about your personality, anything at all, what would it be? And why would you want to... more

Are you ever happier not knowing something? As Aristotle famously claimed, “All human beings want to know.” But denial and avoidance are... more

What do you think of America’s institutions? Alana Newhouse, founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, says that may be the most... more