Science and Technology - Think

Why You’re Probably Not Seeing This Post: The Web After Net Neutrality

Klint Finley of Wired magazine joins us to talk about how the repeal of net neutrality will change the way we interact online.

Director Rob Rapley joins us to talk about the outsized influence a group of then relatively unknown scientists had on the outcome of World War II.

Randolph Lewis joins us to talk about the human cost of constant tracking.

Juli Berwald joins us to talk about her study of jellyfish from across the world.

Maryn McKenna joins us to talk about how the increased use of antibiotics transformed chicken from a delicacy into a commodity.

Eric Idle joins us to talk about his televised trip through the history of the universe.

Wildlife expert John Shivik joins us to talk about how animals think.

Rice University sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund joins us to talk about her five-year study of how the devout synthesize scripture with science.

Science writer Lydia Denworth talks about how researchers are studying the way empathy works in the brain.

Rice University professor Anthony Brandt and neuroscientist David Eagleman talk about the human ability to constantly innovate.

Cliff Kuang talks about problems that arise when artificial intelligence outpaces human understanding.