Urban strategist and former mayor of Bogotá explains the importance of pedestrian space.

Big Think interview with Enrique Penalosa

According to Jeff Koplan, some form of universal healthcare coverage, as proposed by the Obama administration, would encourage previously uninsured or under-insured people to visit doctors when they’re sick, and […]

Barry Bloom provides a visual presentation of the surge in American obesity. Though the ‘disease’ is communicated culturally, the Professor of Public Health at Harvard argues that it should still […]

So-called swine flu (H1N1) parties, similar in principle to pox parties, have been hotly debated since the virus emerged. In this video, influenza expert Michael Worobey explains why intentionally infecting […]

Peter Palese, Jeffrey Koplan and Michael Worobey discuss our readiness to handle future pandemics.

Some countries have withheld information about viruses, others have accused developed countries of monopolistic tendencies. In this video, Barry Bloom surveys vaccine intellectual property disputes related to Indonesia, Sub-Saharan African […]

Margot Wallström believes the Internet and social media have strengthened democracy in both the EU and the United States.

Margot Wallström sees Europe weathering the recession thanks to social welfare systems and Eastern Europe’s growing economy.

Margot Wallström explains the EU’s contributions and challenges in the international fight against global warming.

Margot Wallström describes the changing role of women in the EU.

European Commission Vice President Margot Wallström discusses the state of the EU, its political challenges, and the next countries that may join the union.

Jay Smooth reflects on the institutional factors involved in the professor’s apprehension.

Jay Smooth on sampling and the creative process.

Jay Smooth discusses the legacy of hip-hop feuds.

Jay Smooth on whether “player-haters” are really the problem.

Hip-Hop and the broadening of cultures

Jay Smooth discusses music and the value of aesthetic expression

Jay Smooth weighs in on the career prospects of today’s creative class

Jay Smooth discusses the pleasures of collaborative storytelling and planting one’s own flag online.

Big Think interview with Jay Smooth

A conversation with the former Alaskan senator.

Mike Gravel chronicles his struggles to operate independently during the 2008 election, and bemoans the impossibly of a electing a President capable of bringing about real change.

Former Alaskan senator Mike Gravel describes how the American government is designed to undermine the power of the people, and reveals how an elite-based government was the intention of the […]

“Never have more than 20% of an individual stock or industry in your portfolio.”

Publicly financed, privately delivered: Dr. Oliver Fein explains how healthcare financing reform is a pre-condition for delivery-system reform.

A conversation with the Associate Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College.

The legendary star of “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” gives advice to young actors, talks about his mentors, and his work with the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.