Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht describes the relations between her poetry and historical writings.

Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes how the modern political debate has moved beyond the old markets vs. state distinctions.

David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue describes how we all share the need for ritual.

Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) describes a modern criminal defense that relies upon neuroscientific evidence.

Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) describes how she uses neuroscience as a lens to better examine the original purpose of a law.

Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke University) describes how neuroscience is involved in the legal process.

Duke University legal scholar Nita Farahany gives her perspective on how advances in neuroscience and medical technology might lead to a safer and more ethical society.

Duke University legal scholar Nita Farahany describes how modern neuroscience is affecting our legal understanding of what it means to act in a premeditated fashion, and of what it means to be responsible for our actions.

Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) reflects on how the field of social sciences could change for the better.

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht shares her views of how cultural ideas shape questions and answers, and reveals her technique for how to get to a new idea.

Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) describes the extraordinary cultural landscape for the 5th Generation of Chinese filmmakers.

Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts) gives a brief account of how the field of philosophy of language has changed.

Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) describes current thinking in the language sciences about how language systems change and adapt over time.

David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue, argues that Israeli policies towards the Palestinians are undermining

David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue, discusses criticisms of the political use of the Holocaust in Israel and beyond.

Historian Nile Green (UCLA) describes how the model of religious economy is relevant to Iran.

Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) highlights the vital role that context plays in matters of legal interpretation.

Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) uses the celebrated example of the Smith gun case to illustrate the relation between linguistic ambiguity and legal interpretation.

Marine biologist Edie Widder at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association stresses the importance for all of us of exposing kids to the relevance and excitement of doing real science.

Ben Nelson (Minerva) recounts one of his formative educational experiences at the University of Pennsylvania that helped inspire him to later create a new top-tier university.

Andrew Hoffman, Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, argues that scientists should become more involved in public debates on the environment.

Karl Gerth, Professor of History and Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies at UC San Diego, discusses the impact of China’s burgeoning population on its history.

Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego), describes her disillusioning experiences working at the U.N. Office in Geneva.

Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts) describes how important research avenues are being overlooked by social scientists.