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Should America End Birthright Citizenship?

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are the Parents Alright?

Modern parenting faces unprecedented pressure, characterized by a shift from traditional, hands-off approaches to an intensive, information-saturated model. Parenting styles have evolved across generations, moving from the authoritative, fear-based discipline of the past to contemporary models emphasizing emotional att...

Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitive Strategy or Last Resort?

Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?

Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?

Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?

Separating an artist's personal conduct from their creative output presents a fundamental ethical challenge for cultural consumption. Randy Cohen argues that art remains distinct from the creator’s character, asserting that audiences can appreciate works by flawed individuals like Picasso or Wagner without endorsing th...

Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?

Will the AI Bubble Burst?

The debate centers on whether the current surge in artificial intelligence investment constitutes a market bubble destined to burst. Ryan Cummings argues that AI follows the historical pattern of previous technological revolutions, where sky-high valuations and excessive capital expenditure—often lacking immediate, pro...

Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?

Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur C. Brooks

The podcast explores the search for meaning in an age of emptiness, particularly focusing on how modern life and technology impact our sense of purpose. Arthur Brooks, author and social scientist, discusses his book, "The Meaning of Life," and the components of meaning: coherence, purpose, and significance. Brooks argu...

Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?

Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?

The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?

Will AI Make Work Obsolete?

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the labor market, raising the critical question of whether it will render human work obsolete. Proponents of the "yes" position, including Andrew Yang and Simon Johnson, argue that the rapid automation of white-collar roles and the decline of the educational premium...

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The Golden Age of News Media

Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Will the Market Crash in 2026? With Andrew Ross Sorkin

Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Chains: The Elements of Power with Nicolas Niarchos

Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?

Romantic relationships with AI represent an evolution of intimacy rather than a mere technological novelty. Proponents argue that AI companions provide consistent emotional validation and support, serving as a form of "augmented intimacy" that complements existing social lives. Conversely, critics emphasize that human ...

Is U.S. Control of Limited Territory in Greenland A Strategic Necessity?

Legalize Assisted Suicide