Ranked #1
Stopping the Spread of Bad Information
Stopping the Spread of Bad Information
According to the World Health Organization, we’re not just in the midst of a pandemic. We’re living through an “infodemi... Read more
26 May 2020
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23mins
Ranked #2
Will We Remember 2020 A Century From Now?
Will We Remember 2020 A Century From Now?
While the U.S. has countless WWI memorials, it has almost none dedicated to the 1918 flu pandemic. But the pandemic clai... Read more
19 May 2020
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23mins
Ranked #3
When Will The Lockdown End?
When Will The Lockdown End?
Reading the forecast models that track and predict the spread of the coronavirus can feel like a glimpse into the future... Read more
7 Apr 2020
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23mins
Ranked #4
Is Social Distancing Enough?
Is Social Distancing Enough?
If we really want to reopen our economy, we need to do more than just flatten the curve. In the words of Dr. Jim Kim, th... Read more
5 May 2020
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24mins
Ranked #5
Can Data Save Our Lives?
Can Data Save Our Lives?
Where are new cases being detected? How many beds are available in local hospitals? What’s the growth rate of ICU admiss... Read more
14 Apr 2020
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28mins
Ranked #6
We’re More United Than You Think
We’re More United Than You Think
Communication and cooperation across our society are as important as they’ve ever been. This week, Steven talks with And... Read more
12 May 2020
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22mins
Ranked #7
Taking Care Of Our Kids
Taking Care Of Our Kids
Let’s face it: we’re worried about our kids. How can we protect their mental health? Should the normal rules around scre... Read more
21 Apr 2020
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30mins
Ranked #8
Makers Take Us Back To The Future
Makers Take Us Back To The Future
When health care workers began running out of protective equipment, makers around the world powered up their 3D printers... Read more
28 Apr 2020
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25mins
Ranked #9
Protecting City Life After Covid-19
Protecting City Life After Covid-19
Civilization needs cities. The population density of cities has always been key to driving new ideas, new collaborations... Read more
31 Mar 2020
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26mins
Ranked #10
Prospects for a Vaccine
Prospects for a Vaccine
How can we speed up vaccine development for COVID-19? Steven Johnson speaks with Dr. Bruce Gellin, President of Global I... Read more
26 Mar 2020
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24mins