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The Afterword: A Conversation About the Future of Words

Aug 30, 2021

How can we be skeptical rather than cynical when investigating rumors, urban legends or conspiracy theories? What are the tools societies use to help discern truth? Are there secondary effects to believing in conspiracy theories?

Often, informational ecosystems lead us toward belief without testing ideas. Dr....


Aug 23, 2021

Rumors, folklore and urban legends often form the foundation of conspiracy theories. How do these stories reproduce and develop a lifespan? Why are do some disappear quickly and others linger for decades?

Our conversation with Sarah Guggemos and Dr. Geoffrey Dancy with Tulane University provides insight that...


Aug 16, 2021

Not all learning is about academics. Much of what we gain from school is how to interact within communities. Social and emotional learning play a role when creating environments of safety so we can all learn how to navigate problem solving in life. Education helps us find out who we are and who we want to be. Teachers...


Aug 13, 2021

We are embodied people, and face-to-face interaction with other humans is vital to our flourishing. How can students interact if their class doesn't meet in person?

There are ways to enhance the social emotional experience for students, teachers and parents in a virtual classroom space. Connection through two layers of...


Aug 2, 2021

While it may be easier to point out differences between people, disruption and uncertainty has brought generations together. Social intangibles like family, compassion, and responsibility don't change across the ages according to our guests, Arjun Krishna Lal, author and content director with Flying V Group,...