Do Generations Exist? with Jean Twenge
Episode Date: July 19, 2023Are Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers truly distinct groups or just convenient labels? With millions of individuals in each categor...
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298 episodes transcribedAre Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers truly distinct groups or just convenient labels? With millions of individuals in each categor...
Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence is increasingly empowered to take control of various aspects of our lives. While some tech...
As implausible as it might sound, it's entirely possible that by this time next year, MDMA could be recognized as a medicine eligible for ins...
Our conception of time is a construct, so why does it have so much power over us? Adam and author Jenny Odell delve into the history of "time...
The United States is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet, so why is it that our poverty rates surpass those of so many other countrie...
Language changes, and that's not a bad thing! This week, Adam is joined by sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to uncover how language is much mor...
From the Metaverse to AI, tech giants continue lure us with false promises of "the next big thing." This week, Adam is joined by Dan Olson, a...
Is there such a thing as "too much justice"? This week, Adam explores the pressing issue of police violence and accountability with Professor...
For the first time in over 15 years, the Writers Guild of America is on strike. Your favorite shows and movies are at risk, but so is the liv...
In honor of the passing of the Judith Heumann, we’re re-airing Adam’s 2019 interview with the trailblazing disability rights activist and her...
So-called “artificial intelligence” is one of the most divisive topics of the year, with even those who understand it in total disagreement a...
Racism in the way America polices its communities is so deeply rooted, it often seems intractable. So how do we make progress? According to t...
What is the truth about the relationship between TikTok and the Chinese government, and would banning it help or hurt Americans? This week, T...
How should we actually understand intelligence? This week, Rina Bliss Joins Adam to discuss common misconceptions of our understanding of int...
What is synthetic biology and why is the “next Industrial Revolution”? Michael Specter joins Adam to discuss MRNA vaccines, stunning new deve...
Adam talks with legendary organizer Jane McAlevey about why organizing is the only way for unions, workers, and activists to win gains, and h...
What the hell is laughter? Why do we do it, and what is its purpose? This week, psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir joins Adam to discuss her theories...
How can creative workers and individuals defend ourselves against the largest monopolies in the US? This week author and activist Cory Doctor...
It’s a very scary time to be a trans person in America. An unprecedented onslaught of transphobic legislation is being pushed in state houses...
Adam invites one of his favorite guests Carlo Rovelli back to the show to talk about the deep history of science, the first physicist, and th...