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This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
- Created by:
- Ezra Klein
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Netflix
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Season 2
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E01
Episode 1
★ 7.3Cults
2019-09-26 · 23mHow do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.8Billionaires
2019-10-03 · 16mThere are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.6Animal Intelligence
2019-10-10 · 23mWhat goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our own place in the world.
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Episode 4
★ 7.2Athleisure
2019-10-17 · 20mIt began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?
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Episode 5
★ 7.2Coding
2019-10-24 · 20mComputer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to build a new and better world?
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Episode 6
★ 7.5Pirates
2019-10-31 · 24mIn pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity.
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Episode 7
★ 8.5The Next Pandemic
2019-11-07 · 16mIf you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gates and other experts weigh in.
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Episode 8
★ 8.2The Future of Meat
2019-11-14 · 22mThe planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?
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Episode 9
★ 7.0Beauty
2019-11-21 · 23mBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking?
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Episode 10
★ 7.0Diamonds
2019-11-28 · 25mA diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love.
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