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