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Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard professor and New York Times bestselling author, discusses the growing crisis of meaning in his latest book, *The Meaning of Your Life*. He argues that the relentless chase for pleasure, status, and efficiency—amplified by social media, AI, and work‑aholic culture—has left many feeling empty. In a Think Twice interview with Open to Debate CEO Lia Matthow, Brooks outlines a roadmap that blends behavioral science, philosophy, and practical habits to restore purpose. The conversation highlights how mis‑aligned tools are backfiring on personal fulfillment and societal well‑being.
The debate over whether the United States should prioritize settling Mars intensifies as NASA prepares Artemis II for an April launch and outlines plans for a permanent lunar base. Competition from China and an accelerating private‑sector push have turned the once‑theoretical...
A live virtual roundtable titled "AI & The Future of Work" is scheduled for Monday, March 16 at 4:15 PM ET. The session brings together former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Facebook co‑founder Chris Hughes, economist Simon Johnson, and AI ethics leader Rumman...
Hollywood faces a crossroads as streaming accelerates and theater attendance slips, prompting a debate over the future of film distribution. Industry veterans Hawk Koch and Chris Aronson argue that blockbuster spectacles still thrive on the big screen, while streaming champions...
The Hopkins Forum hosted a high‑profile debate on whether artificial intelligence will render human work obsolete. Featuring proponents like Andrew Yang and Simon Johnson against skeptics such as Chris Hughes and Rumman Chowdhury, the discussion highlighted AI’s rapid expansion into...
