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Why No One Thinks They’re in a Cult
Was Benjamin Franklin America’s First Scientist?
COVID-19: What We Learned (and Didn’t) About Masks, Lockdowns, and Vaccines
The Power of Common Knowledge: Steven Pinker on Language, Norms, and Punishment
Jim Lampley on Hosting the Super Bowl, Calling Tyson’s Fights, and His Friendship with O.J.
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Shermer Reflects on Political Violence
The Fate of Nations: Why Ignoring Human Nature Dooms Politics
How to Protect Children from Social Media and AI
The Future of Space Exploration Amid NASA Mission Shutdowns
Why Do Humans Speak?
Depopulation: The Silent Global Emergency
Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion
How Foreign Governments Influence U.S. Universities
Can We Prevent Aging? Eric Topol on Genes, Lifestyle, and AI in Healthcare
Is Nuclear Energy Our Best Shot at Saving the Planet?
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