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Universal Basic Income, the 30-Hour Workweek, and the Economics of Poverty

6 years ago

Look, I think change is scary. I think there is no way around that. I think what is familiar is easier for people, and not everybody wants disruption and innovation and entrepreneurship; not everybody...

How a False Arrest Pushed Ex-Tennis Pro James Blake to Be a Voice for Police Accountability

6 years ago

Transcript: I was standing outside the Hyatt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, planning on getting a car heading to the US Open. I do some corporate appearances and sponsor visits and things like that. I...

The Prison Project: How Can You Restore Humanity In an Inhumane System?

6 years ago

In the last 35 years, California has built approximately 22 new prisons, and the state has one of the highest recidivism rates in the country. The US’s prison industrial complex has been called...

Neil deGrasse Tyson: How to Teach Science? Leverage the Power of Pop Culture

6 years ago

Pop culture is a great way to frame new information. And a teacher like Neil can make a huge difference. Why spend hours explaining something in great detail when you can simply use what they already...

Job Automation: Are Writers, Artists, and Musicians Replaceable?

6 years ago

You’re probably reading this from either a smartphone or a laptop. It’s no small secret that the device you’re looking at can create works of art… if you put your mind to it....