Is it possible to think deeply in an age of distraction? What are the pitfalls for ourselves and society to be driven to constant distraction? On this program, Prof. P.M. Forni discussed the thinking life.
Cogito ergo… um? 
Posted by: grokscience | January 25, 2012
Thinking Life
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Posted by: grokscience | January 18, 2012
Forgiveness
Forgiving is a difficult task, even for the most resolute individual. How can we cultivate a sense of forgiveness? On this program, Mary Hayes Grieco discussed forgiveness.
Just ask?
Posted in science | Tags: forgiveness, groks, psychology, science
Posted by: grokscience | January 11, 2012
Empathy in Rats
Empathic motivations for pro-social behaviours are unique to humans, or are they? On this program, Dr. Peggy Mason joins us to discuss empathy and pro-social behaviour in rats.
How does the cheese feel?
Posted by: grokscience | January 4, 2012
Body Politic
Advances in biology have revolutionized modern medicine, but they have also spurred many ethical and political issues. On this program, Prof. Jonathan Moreno discussed the politics of biology.
Are genes Libertarian?
Posted by: grokscience | December 28, 2011
Electric Cars
The electric car has seen some false starts, but new technical advances and changes to the global environment are propelling the adoption of these vehicles. On this program, Jim Motavalli discussed the new developments in the electric car.
Find more electrons…
Posted in science | Tags: electric cars, groks, science, technology
Posted by: grokscience | December 21, 2011
Advocacy
Good ideas are often overlooked, while bad ideas may flouirsh. How does one insure that the best ideas are used? On this program, Prof. John Daly discussed the skills of advocacy.
Cheerleading lessons?
Posted in science | Tags: advocacy, groks, management, science, technology
Posted by: grokscience | December 14, 2011
Infinity Puzzle
Understanding the fundamental forces of nature is one of the hallmarks of modern physics. However, mathematically describing these forces often results in the emergence of infinities. On this program, Prof. Frank Close discussed the infinity puzzle.
Renormalize it…
Posted by: grokscience | December 7, 2011
Peacekeeping Economy
Although military might is often viewed as the primary method for national security, forging economic relationships may be more beneficial in the long run. On this program, Prof. Lloyd J. Dumas discussed the peacekeeping economy.
Where’s my slingshot?
Posted in science | Tags: economics, groks, sciene, technology
Posted by: grokscience | November 30, 2011
Mind Reading Ethics
Mind reading isn’t something we have to worry about in our day-to-day lives but the day when we do have that worry may be closer than we think. On this program, Paul Root Wolpe joined us to discuss why we should develop legal and ethical frameworks for dealing with mind reading sooner rather than later.
Where’s Carnac now?
Posted by: grokscience | November 23, 2011
Global Arms
The world of arms trading continues to affect global political and economic affairs. Yet, few investigations have delved into the shadowy and corrupt world of global arms trading. On this program, Andrew Feinstein discussed this shadow world.
Who’s got a sling-shot?
Posted in science | Tags: black market, economics, global arms, groks, science, technology
