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Why are our economic systems broken? When did they become so dysfunctional? And do we know who's to blame?

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Join Bessel van der Kolk, acclaimed psychiatrist and author of 'The Body Keeps The Score', for an in-depth interview about the relationship between the body, the mind, and human language.

Bessel has spent more than 50 years researching how trauma reshapes both the body and the brain, with his work demonstrating that trauma is not just limited to soldiers or those in extreme situations, but is in fact a far more common and deeply human experience.

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We know younger generations are struggling, but do we have a good understanding of why they're struggling?

Many theories have been proposed, including economic pressure and social media. Meanwhile, others suggest that Gen Z and millennials are simply less resilient. So, which is the real answer? No doubt a combination of factors are causing this crisis, but which is the most impactful?

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With Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently offering to meet his counterpart Vladimir Putin in person, its worth reminding ourselves just what a formidable and intimidating foe the Russian president is.

After barely escaping the clutches of Putin, author and political activist Bill Browder sat down with us for a tell-all interview, revealing the unsettling reality of life in Russia:

1 week ago | [YT] | 47

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Are there different types of consciousness across the range of creatures living on Earth? Can machines be conscious? And do all creatures — even those smaller than the head of a pin — have an internal, subjective experience?

Such questions are at the forefront of this intriguing debate between renowned biologist Denis Noble, anaesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff, and philosopher of cognition Antonella Tramacere:

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Should we be less attached to Einstein and more open to new and alternative theories?

Humans will never travel faster than light, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there is nothing in the universe that can exceed such a speed. Join three esteemed thinkers in the field of physics as they interrogate the supposed universal speed limit:

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Are you concerned about the rise of artificial intelligence?

Ultimately, we don't know what kind of power we are about to unleash upon the world. Maybe A.I. will come to see humans the way we see ants, with no particular dislike but a large amount of indifference. Or perhaps the machines will work to our advantage - if they're brought into existence with the right checks and balances. And, of course, we might get something in between.

So, a lot to think about — let us know your thoughts about the impending age of A.I. down below!

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Do reverse black holes exist?

World-renowned theoretical physicists Carlo Rovelli and Roger Penrose clash over the possibility of white holes and what they mean for Einstein's theory of general relativity in this debate:

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Can you tell when someone is watching you?

Biologist and parapsychology researcher Rupert Sheldrake certainly thinks so - and he has evidence to back up his claim!

Check out his solo talk here to learn all about how consciousness extends beyond the brain:

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How far will human civilisation reach?

In less than 66 years, we went from the invention of the first airplane to landing a man on the moon. And with the exponential rate at which new technologies develop, it seems that a permanent off-world colony is within touching distance. Nevertheless, the threat of extinction — be it by our own hand or external causes — continues to loom large.

So, will we make it off the Earth and ensure that, in the worst case scenario, at least some of us will survive? And how far could we go — in our lifetimes and beyond?

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