Making the World a Safer Place

Have you ever had a flash of insight that hit you when you least expected it? How did it change your life? Psychologist Anthony Klotz studies the "jolts" that shake us out of our routines, and how these moments can help us make more intentional decisions about the people we want ...  عرض المزيد

From childhood, we're taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid. This week, we talk with psychologist Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental part of human relationships. How long can yo ...  عرض المزيد

Jennifer Doleac is Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures, a major funder of criminal justice research and reform in the United States. She joins to discuss trends in crime, causes and deterents of crime, and cheap or easy ways we can make th ...

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we will explore the topic of surveillance in contemporary society. There is no denying that most of our actions, both online and in our daily lives, are constantly being monitored and tracked. One only has to take a walk around the ...  عرض المزيد

In today's tech-driven world, the interplay between technology and crime is more complex than ever. While innovative tools like surveillance cameras and biometric systems bolster our security, they also open doors for new criminal behaviours, particularly in the realm of cybercri ...  عرض المزيد

We're surrounded by risks of all sizes, every day. Some people might be risk-takers, while others do whatever they can to avoid them. But how can we tackle the risks that impact society on a global scale, like those linked to sustainable energy, societal health and digital techno ...  عرض المزيد