Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Get Onboard With CGI
This week – we talk about the abundance (and overuse) of computer-generated images in recent blockbuster film releases. We also highlight a couple new summer drops that we’re looking forward to.
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Mary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer
We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.
Has Artificial Intelligence Forever Changed the Music Industry?
We speak with two experts within the field about how artificial intelligence is forcing them to rethink the future of music artistry and production.
“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe
Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.
What We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes
Janna Levin, an astronomy and physics professor at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the most intriguing aspects of black holes.
The 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats
Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.
Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads
This week on Culture Crash, we highlight the six-part series “The Forward” – a riveting sci-fi read that’s full of twists and turns.
Understanding Lab-Created Ingredients
We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.
Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?
As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.
The Secrets Found Through DNA Testing
We speak with Dani Shapiro about this life-changing surprise and why there are thousands more with similar secrets across America.
TikTok Isn’t the Only App With a Data Privacy Problem
We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining.
Culture Crash: Revisiting the Classics
We explore some of the older, classic TV series that are now available on streaming platforms and the dilemma of cropping full screen shows and films to fit our modern, widescreen TV’s.
A Withholding of Public Information
We uncover this outdated process and focus on one new method that’s aiming to make this process more efficient and speedier.
Online Sports Betting: A Lucrative New Industry or a Gateway to Gambling Addiction?
We cover this burgeoning sector, the lack of overhead regulation in the U.S. and the risks this pervasive form of gambling has on a younger population.
In Awe: A Renewed Lens on Life
It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. We speak with renowned social psychologist Dacher Keltner about awe and what experiences elicit this emotion.
A Distengrating Framework
We speak with two aviation experts about this recent fiasco and what it means for all technology-reliant industries.
Culture Crash: How ChatGTP Is Changing the Arts Scene
We discuss how new AI technology platforms like DALL-E and ChatGPT are making waves in the creative landscape.
How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
A Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids
We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.
Falling Asleep in Space
We explore the fascinating science and study of how humans sleep in space and its effects on the body.
Who Is Gen-Z?
Culture expert John Schlimm helps us understand who Gen Z and what impact they’ll have on the future world.
Is Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?
Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.
Culture Crash: Can Authors Predict the Future?
Amazon has recruited popular authors to take a stab at creating a Twilight Zone-esq, six-part book series.
The Effects of Extreme Weather Felt Across the Globe
Experts explain the common denominator between these seemingly opposite weather events, and the health and financial toll of natural disasters.
