Society

Explore the subtle ways inaccuracies take hold and spread. Learn how misconceptions arise and why we are susceptible to believing them.

Explore the history of IQ tests, their original purpose, and the ways they have been misused to justify scientifically baseless ideologies.

Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.

Explore the tragedy of the commons, where individual self-interest depletes shared resources, leading to overfishing, pollution, and other environmental problems. Learn how social contracts and regulations can help overcome this dilemma.

Explore the surprising history of banned numbers, from ancient Greece to the digital age, and discover why certain numbers have been deemed too dangerous to use.