This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Sep 26, 2019 |
1. CultsHow do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever. |
Oct 03, 2019 |
2. BillionairesThere are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights. |
Oct 10, 2019 |
3. Animal IntelligenceWhat goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our own place in the world. |
Oct 17, 2019 |
4. AthleisureIt began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream? |
Oct 24, 2019 |
5. CodingComputer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to build a new and better world? |
Oct 31, 2019 |
6. PiratesIn pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity. |
Nov 07, 2019 |
7. The Next PandemicIf you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gates and other experts weigh in. |
Nov 14, 2019 |
8. The Future of MeatThe planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer? |
Nov 21, 2019 |
9. BeautyBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking? |
Nov 28, 2019 |
10. DiamondsA diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love. |