Light-speed technology is accelerating, and even changing the way we think. So much so that you’re irritated when there a 10-second delay in downloading a Internet site even when just a few years ago you were thrilled to a same-day fax. Today’s expert panelists take on technology to discuss what it is about technology that…
Many blame the feverish pace of modern society and the intensity and ferocity of competition for today’s lack of morals and common courtesy. Yet, many more believe that society is impoverished without ethics and civility. Today’s expert panelists discuss the waning ethics and civility in American society and debate what, if anything, can be done…
Most people believe that ESP, or extrasensory perception, is real. Most scientists assume the opposite. Is ESP wishful thinking, sloppy science or clever conjuring — or could it be real? Today’s experts explore the topics of the paranormal, extrasensory perception, the power of mind-over-body and why accepting the reality of things nonphysical would require changing…
Long life is humanity’s ancient and perennial goal. Prophets promised it, explorers searched for it and today’s society is obsessed with it. Today’s panelists discuss the biology of aging and debate the facts, fads and fallacies of living longer — and offer the best, most sensible advice to slow the aging process. Joining host Robert…
It’s the stuff of our private selves, that which gives us our personal and collective identity. But just what is this thing called consciousness? Experts say that this human experience called consciousness is a mental experience, of the mind but not of the brain. Today’s panelists look inside the mind and talk about just what…
Close you eyes. Now fast-forward 25 years. Open your eyes. What do you see? Humanity has moved through the agrarian age to the industrial age and now, the information age. With what moniker will we label our future? Experts gather to argue where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, what the future holds in store, and…
It’s called “The Big Bang”—that inexplicable moment when an infinitesimally small point expanded majestically, and cooked up space, time, energy and matter into a colossal cosmic stew. How can we draw such a fine-grained portrait of the “ultimate beginning” and what scientific answers reach across billions of years? Humanity’s ancient and perpetual fascination with the…
The word “community” may sound archaic, a social remnant of the idyllic 1950s. But paradoxically, in our high-tech age of instant information, “community” is more relevant than ever, though its broader boundaries and greater diversities may surprise you. Today’s panelists explore communities in all forms, from political and social to scientific and technological. Joining host…
Experts in public policy, technology and media gather to discuss the full and real impact of the Internet and the information age on humans and humanity. Find out how access to information, instant gratification and the personal, institutional and growing global impact of computer use and Internet access are changing the way we think, the…
From genetics to cosmology to nanotechnology, science is on the brink of numerous and extraordinary mega-revolutions that will change the very nature of life. In today’s episode, America’s top scientists, authors and experts identify the key areas where science is focused, discuss their merits and impact, and rank them in order of importance. Joining host Robert…