Things to learn about in 2026
With the arrival of 2026, the forces shaping our world are changing faster than ever. This Collection explores timely topics - from global politics and power shifts, to AI, social media, and their impact on our brains. Dive into ideas that will help you think critically, stay informed, and navigate what’s coming next with clarity and confidence.
Antisocial Media
Siva Vaidhyanathan
How to Use AI
The Ezra Klein Show, Ethan Mollick
Will AI Ever Replace Humans?
The Joy of Why, Steven Strogatz, Yejin Choi
Concerning AI Ethics
In Machines We Trust, MIT Technology Review
Social Media and our Brains
The Happiness Lab , Dr. Laurie Santos, Dr. Sanjay Gupta
The Social Dilemma
Jeff Orlowski, Larissa Rhodes
This Is Not Propaganda
Peter Pomerantsev
This Will Not Pass
Jonathan Martin, Alexander Burns
A History of Settlement in Greenland
Dan's Snow's History Hit, Robert Rix
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