What are the realities facing our water? 🔊
While water is a basic human right, some three billion people face water scarcity, and some countries are running out of water. Maria Armoudian explores the realities of water with Barbara Cosens and Rick Hogeboom. Barbara Cosens is a Professor of Law at the College...
What are the effects of war on society? 🔊
When will the wars be over and lives returned to normal? Those times seem elusive as the lines between wartime and peacetime become increasingly blurred. The so-called time of war affects every aspect of life. It changes laws, civil liberties, and the public’s...
What does it mean to have political power? 🔊
New global developments are changing the structures and holders of power. With new technology and greater interconnectedness, states are losing power, and non-state actors are gaining power. But what exactly does it mean to have power? Where does power come from?...
What can we expect from the coming wave of “dexterous robots”? 🔊
Professor Jeremy Wyatt (University of Birmingham) is a world-leading expert on robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. In this episode of What IF? Professor Wyatt talks about the new frontier of “third wave” dexterous robots that combine...
What is the science behind sleep? 🔊
Scientists are still trying to understand the mysteries of our slumber. Why do we sleep? What is its purpose? And what actually happens during sleep? Maria Armoudian explores the science behind sleep with Marcos G. Frank and Graham H. Diering. Marcos G. Frank is...
What next for American politics? 🔊
What might be next in American politics in light of the latest developments? Where is the US heading under the Trump Presidency? Will it begin to resemble an authoritarian state? What will the consequences be if Robert Mueller’s investigation comes to a head?...
What are the ethics of modern medicine and healthcare? 🔊
Many observers argue that economic forces are corrupting medical care and eroding the trust between patients and their doctors. The problems in healthcare delivery have wide implications related to how healthcare should function, particularly when there are limited...
Is the United States facing an existential crisis? 🔊
Unprecedented times for the United States. Is the country facing an existential crisis? And if so what might affect the outcome? Maria Armoudian discusses the political context behind the current political climate in America with Louis Michael Seidman, Sanford...
Can we save the planet from a sixth mass extinction? 🔊
Planet Earth has faced five mass extinctions in its lifetime. Now we may be facing the sixth. What have we learned from the previous mass extinctions that can help us avoid a total collapse? Can humanity rescue the planet that it has imperiled? Maria Armoudian talks...Subscribe by Email
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