Episode 108
Why Mourning Is Essential to Our Well-Being, with Jonathan Lear
Philosopher discusses how mourning helps us find meaning
Episode 84
The overlooked history of Black cinema, with Jacqueline Stewart
Academy Museum’s artistic leader examines how films help contextualize Black history
Episode 107
The scientific secret to a happy life, with Marc Schulz
‘The Good Life’ co-author discusses the world’s longest study on happiness
Episode 106
Unraveling sleep’s greatest mysteries: The Day Tomorrow Began
Explore how UChicago pioneered research on sleep and its effects on the body—and the questions still puzzling scientists
Episode 105
Is the U.S. headed toward another civil war? with William Howell
Political scientists examine extreme polarization—and whether we’re more moderate than we think
Episode 104
Why Quantum Tech Will Change Our Future: The Day Tomorrow Began
Explore how foundational discoveries at UChicago have shaped quantum research
Episode 103
The origins of civilization and the future of archaeology: The Day Tomorrow Began
How an Indiana Jones-esque scholar transformed our view of civilization—and the questions facing the field today
Episode 102
Can we predict your capacity to focus? with Monica Rosenberg
Neuroscientist uses MRIs to measure your attention—and learn how to improve it
Episode 101
The ‘legendary’ discovery of black holes: The Day Tomorrow Began
Explore the surprising history of these cosmic monsters—and the future of research from leaders in the field
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Celebrating our 100th episode
A behind-the-scenes look at world-changing ideas at UChicago and beyond
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