What Just Happened? Episodes

The early industrial revolution spawned a spirit of experimentation and invention, and gave birth to innovative individuals - as noted in this podcast - Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. These inventors, among others, were...

Two of the most fundamental human activities, rocking and rolling, have catalyzed human behaviour and invention for thousands of years. From technological developments to popular toys, their influence is immeasurable. Duration - 27:17 Credit:...

Getting old is inevitable, and yet we struggle with accepting this very natural process. As a society, how do we navigate the minefield of social obligations, economic necessities and physical reality of a fast growing sector of the population?...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enveloping humankind like an uncertain cloud. From its unofficial origins in 1940’s wartime Europe to the modern day furor over ChatGPT, advancements in AI magnify...

Much of what we take for granted in the affluent West is a direct result or consequence of the impulse to protest injustices and other forms of oppression. There are more ways than ever, in the modern world, to express …

From ancient Etruscan jewelry to barbed wire to submarine cables criss-crossing the world’s oceans, the ubiquity of wire in underpinning our current way of life is undeniable. Not only is the history of wire fascinating, it’s the precursor to the...