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Released: 23rd May, 2018

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Season 1 Episodes

S01 Episode 1

Monogamy

Experts and couples discuss shifting cultural norms related to biology and monogamy, while pondering what biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 23 May 2018

S01 Episode 2

Designer DNA

Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing, and whether it is a scientific feat or a terrifying social experiment.

17 mins  ·  Wed, 23 May 2018

S01 Episode 3

The Racial Wealth Gap

Cory Booker and others talk about how slavery, housing discrimination, and centuries of inequality have combined to create a racial wealth gap.

16 mins  ·  Wed, 23 May 2018

S01 Episode 4

K-Pop

Exploring the global music phenomenon from South Korea, with its elaborate music videos, adoring fans, and complicated choreography.

20 mins  ·  Wed, 30 May 2018

S01 Episode 5

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency turned many early adopters into millionaires and could become the future of money in the digital world.

14 mins  ·  Wed, 6 Jun 2018

S01 Episode 6

Why Diets Fail

New diets, such as Atkins, Paleo and Keto appear from time to time with big promises, yet questionable results. Experts examine marketing, food environments and genes to reveal why diets are often unsuccessful.

14 mins  ·  Wed, 13 Jun 2018

S01 Episode 7

The Stock Market

Finance specialists talk about stock market history, valuations, CEO incentives, and whether the market accurately reflects the status of the economy.

17 mins  ·  Wed, 20 Jun 2018

S01 Episode 8

eSports

Fans, commentators, and esports icons analyse modern video games and discuss the growing popularity of competitive gaming.

17 mins  ·  Wed, 27 Jun 2018

S01 Episode 9

Extraterrestrial Life

Despite decades of searching, extraterrestrial life has yet to be discovered. Scientists discuss the reasons for this, including speculation that alien life might not want to be found.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 4 Jul 2018

S01 Episode 10

Exclamation Point

Linguists and copy editors explore how the exclamation point has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.

15 mins  ·  Wed, 11 Jul 2018

S01 Episode 11

Cricket

Cricket experts examine how the confusing sport grew so popular and discuss its evolution to becoming more accessible, entertaining, and profitable.

16 mins  ·  Wed, 18 Jul 2018

S01 Episode 12

Weed

Marijuana experts talk about the history of hemp, the rise of potent `sexually frustrated' cannabis plants, and the pursuit for consistency in weed strains.

20 mins  ·  Wed, 25 Jul 2018

S01 Episode 13

Tattoo

Tattoos have been used to mark achievements, punish criminals, and command respect. Tattoo artists speak about the origins of tattoo rituals and traditions.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 1 Aug 2018

S01 Episode 14

Astrology

The science, history and lure of astrology; whether zodiac signs can predict fate or if horoscopes' accuracy is because of the placebo effect.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 8 Aug 2018

S01 Episode 15

Can We Live Forever?

Experts explore the secrets to extending the human life span. Developments in science hold some clues to this question.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 15 Aug 2018

S01 Episode 16

The Female Orgasm

Exploring the reasons why the female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved and how women have started to take the issue into their own hands, embracing hands-on solutions.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 22 Aug 2018

S01 Episode 17

Political Correctness

Political correctness is a somewhat vague term that sometimes feels like a battle between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the troubled term.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 29 Aug 2018

S01 Episode 18

Why Women Are Paid Less

Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter talk about the cultural norms at the centre of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the motherhood penalty.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 5 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 19

The World's Water Crisis

A look at the global water crisis, as experts strive to determine how to price the world's most valuable resource, while continuing to respect access and human rights.

18 mins  ·  Wed, 12 Sep 2018

S01 Episode 20

Music

An investigation into the phenomenon of music, and what it means when sounds are put together to make songs. Plus why some humans are more musically adept than others.

19 mins  ·  Wed, 19 Sep 2018

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