Feb 13 Watch Society’s Ability to Weather Crisis Largely Depends on Leaders’ Positions Nations with leaders who are keenly affected by their own decisions may weather crises better than those whose leaders are further removed, according to author Jared Diamond. Diamond discusses his new book "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed"… Continue watching
Aug 01 As a graduating high-school student, I am concerned about the future. What can I expect to see in the next few years? Question/Comment: As a graduating high school student, I am concerned about what the future has in store. With the economy changing the way it is, what can I expect to see in the next few years? What would be the… Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch First Female Harvard President Discusses Priorities and Goals Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president Sunday. The announcement ended the search for a successor to Lawrence Summers, whose remarks on genetic differences between the sexes sparked controversy. Faust discusses her new role. Continue watching