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2018★ 7.43 seasons

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.

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1The Racial Wealth GapCory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.19 min2Designer DNAScientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.18 min3MonogamyWhat do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.18 min4K-PopElaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."18 min5CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.18 min6Why Diets FailAtkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.18 min7The Stock MarketDoes the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.18 min8eSportsIs fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.18 min9Extraterrestrial LifeDespite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?20 min10!Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.16 min11CricketCricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.15 min12WeedMarijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hem…18 min13TattooThey've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.17 min14AstrologyDo zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.17 min15Can We Live Forever ?Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.14 min16The Female OrgasmThe female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.14 min17Political CorrectnessPolitical correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.20 min18Why Women Are Paid LessHillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."18 min19The World's Water CrisisThe global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?17 min20MusicWhen does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.16 min

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