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Change is hard, but necessary. "Hard Reset" explores rebuilding the world from scratch, reimagining cities, schools, power grids, prisons, money, and the internet. This is about starting over and rethinking everything for a better future.
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The only way to solve our biggest problems is to have the audacity to try. Welcome to “In The Arena with Evan Baehr.”
Heretic /ˈherəˌtik/ noun: A person with an unorthodox opinion. Apostate, radical—call them what you want, but... what if they’re right? Meet the thought leaders who defy norms in "Heretics". You might not agree with them, but you can’t ignore them.
Hosted by Tom Carroll, "Future Explored" focuses on building the world we can achieve with brilliant minds, big ideas, and groundbreaking technology. Discover stories of innovation shaping our future, featuring people taking action for a better world.
There’s a false notion that pervades contemporary culture that millennials are killing the American Dream. Millennials are not killing the American Dream. They are redefining the American Dream to be truer to its original intent – to be about freedom to create the life you want.
“Make It Count” is a series on environmental innovations and the math it takes to bring them to the masses. We’re uncovering world-changing technologies that will one day, in the near future, become truly inevitable and ubiquitous.
Say you turn a wild business idea into a business. How much profit would you need to pay your basic living expenses, like rent and ramen? This is a show on the economics of entrepreneurship and founders turning their dreams into reality.
Surgery has evolved dramatically from crude methods to advanced, robot-assisted procedures. "Operation: Reimagine Surgery" explores recent technological advances, improved patient outcomes, and a futuristic vision. Meet the engineers, doctors, and patients driving these innovations.
Exploring "Hard Reset," we've discovered amazing technologies and products. With the year's end and gift-giving in mind, we've created a gift guide. Each item encourages rethinking aspects of life, just like our show. These gifts will inspire and spark conversations, offering fresh ideas for loved ones.
Feeling anxious about money? You're not alone, especially among young people. "Your World on Money" is a roadmap to financial security. Join host Andini Makosinski and expert mentors as they simplify finance, equipping you with the tools to achieve financial freedom.
A deeper dive into each "Hard Reset" episode with the host Nick Tucker and some of the Freethink team. This is a show about rebuilding the world from scratch and reimagining everything from first principles.
"The Superhuman" by Freethink explores medical innovations turning today's world into a sci-fi-like future. Meet the engineers, entrepreneurs, doctors, and patients redefining life and shaping our superhuman tomorrow.
These are the programmers on the frontlines of the war over security and privacy.
Tackling poverty is daunting, but essential. While no single solution exists, social entrepreneurs nationwide are making a real impact. "Catalysts," a Freethink series by Stand Together, takes viewers to the frontlines of this fight, highlighting innovative solutions and the people driving change.
We’ve been afraid of robots for a lot longer than they’ve even been a reality. Do we have anything to fear at all? Meet the people and bots who are already living the reality of the robot uprising.
Amid intense global conflicts, remarkable individuals are forging connections across divides. Despite challenges and uncertain success, they refuse to accept the status quo.
A consensus is emerging: our food production and consumption need fundamental change. With a growing population and climate concerns, we must produce food more quickly and efficiently than ever.
By 2050, 68% of the world is projected to live in cities. But what will those cities look like?
Silicon Valley engineers use LSD for productivity, moms consider CBD for kids, and psychiatrists prescribe party drugs for depression. The American taboo on discussing drugs is fading, and decades of misinformation are challenged by legalization and innovative research. Join us to explore this cultural and scientific shift.
What do you do about a problem as big as climate change? From planting coral forests to developing fusion reactors and negative emission power plants, join Freethink to explore solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges.
Every so often, apocalyptic stories like eruptions or asteroids capture the public’s imagination. Though rare, the risk is real. In "Guardians of the Apocalypse," we meet those standing between us and our greatest fears.
In July 2011, the U.S. ended its Space Shuttle program, concluding a long era of exploration. Unbeknownst to many, a new era of private space exploration has begun. Freethink's "The New Space Race" tells the story of this 21st-century revolution.
Welcome to the world of biohacking, where citizen-scientists experiment on their bodies to optimize performance. From nutrition to body modification and gene editing, this movement knows no bounds. We'll explore which hacks are science-based and which are just hype.
We're in a golden age of amateur tinkering. With advancing, affordable technology, anyone with a computer and an idea can bring it to life. Join us as we explore fascinating “DIY Science” successes.
Want to see the future? Experts try, but sometimes they get it spectacularly wrong. From "the population bomb" to Y2K, this series explores history's misguided predictions by brilliant minds. The world is complex, and the future loves to surprise us.
The rapid development of science and technology today is bringing with it bold, controversial ideas... and sometimes weird discoveries and experiments. "On the Fringe" explores the out-of-the-box ideas that are so crazy they just might change the world.
Running a startup is tough; disrupting an industry is nearly impossible. Meet the founders who believe in doing the hardest things, embracing different thinking, and pushing forward. Discover what truly drives today's entrepreneurs to shape our future.
When you’re working on the edge of what’s possible, your ideas are bound to raise a few eyebrows. But sometimes the ideas that seem far-fetched are also the ones that change the world. In this series, we meet the people whose bold ideas might sound crazy...but also just might work.
For years, virtual and augmented reality promised to revolutionize gaming. Now, they're transforming much more. Join Freethink to explore how AR and VR are meaningfully advancing our world.
Making a baby seems easy—thanks, 8th-grade health class! But in reality, it's an unpredictable process with just a 30% chance of getting pregnant and 25% miscarriages globally. Enter a new wave of technologies pushing the boundaries of human limitations. Join Freethink on this mind-bending journey redefining family and humanity.
Athletes crave a competitive edge—some through diet and training, others with legal and illegal supplements. New technologies are revolutionizing training and could transform your life too. Can their drive advance medicine for all? Discover the cutting-edge tech and daring athletes in our series, "The Edge."