Synopsis
This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
Episodes
1
The Racial Wealth GapCory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.19m2
Designer DNAScientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.18m3
MonogamyWhat do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.18m4
K-PopElaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."18m5
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.18m6
Why Diets FailAtkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.18m7
The Stock MarketDoes the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.18m8
eSportsIs fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.18m9
Extraterrestrial LifeDespite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?20m10
!Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.16m11
CricketCricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.15m12
WeedMarijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.18m13
TattooThey've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.17m14
AstrologyDo zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.17m15
Can We Live Forever ?Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.14m16
The Female OrgasmThe female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.14m17
Political CorrectnessPolitical correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.20m18
Why Women Are Paid LessHillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."18m19
The World's Water CrisisThe global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?17m20
MusicWhen does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.16m
The Racial Wealth GapCory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.19m2Designer DNAScientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.18m3MonogamyWhat do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.18m4K-PopElaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."18m5CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.18m6Why Diets FailAtkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.18m7The Stock MarketDoes the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.18m8eSportsIs fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.18m9Extraterrestrial LifeDespite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?20m10!Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.16m11CricketCricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.15m12WeedMarijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.18m13TattooThey've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.17m14AstrologyDo zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.17m15Can We Live Forever ?Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.14m16The Female OrgasmThe female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.14m17Political CorrectnessPolitical correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.20m18Why Women Are Paid LessHillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."18m19The World's Water CrisisThe global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?17m20MusicWhen does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.16mReviews & discussion
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