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What if we lived in a world where gender was more like hair color — something you could change at will, and that had little bearing on what other people thought of you?

Bye Bye Binary

In her new book, Reclaiming Conversation, Sherry Turkle examines how smartphones and social media have crowded out real conversation. She says “human relationships are rich, messy, and demanding. When we clean them up with technology, we move from conversation to the efficiencies of mere connection.” Turkle explores the power of face-to-face conversation in a time of “always on”technological connection.

Sherry Turkle: Reclaiming Conversation

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Jerry L Roisentul "Don't let doubt take you out"

Ever sit down on a city park bench and immediately notice your shoulders relax? Or feel your heart begin to pound as you navigate a tricky, crowded intersection? If so, then you know the power of the built environment to affect our bodies, brains, and behavior.

Cognitive neuroscientist Colin Ellard has made a study of how our city grids, storefronts, and streetscapes shape us. He’s led volunteers outfitted with sensors on walking tours through cities like Berlin and Mumbai, and watched subjects navigate virtual green spaces in his VR lab. Ellard joins Ira to talk about how we can measure the physical and mental effects of our streetscapes—and use that knowledge to build better.


Can Science Help Build Happier Cities?

What would it be like if we lived in a world where everything you do is subject to a rating dolled out by a combination of machines and other people? 

Reputationville

Gimlet is making a big, expensive bet. The kind of bet that could make or break the company. And it’s a bet that comes down to one factor: What is Gimlet’s competitive advantage? As the company launches its fourth new show, “Surprisingly Awesome,” we take a deep dive in to how the show was made. From the kernel of an idea to the final product. And, along the way, we look at what we believe is Gimlet’s secret formula for making podcasts.

The Facts:

Our theme song was written and performed by Mark Phillips.

John Kimbrough composed music for this episode.

More music written and performed by John Delore along with his band mates, Jordan Scanella, Sam Merrickand Isamu McGregor.

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