This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Showing Season 2 of 3
Season 2
2019
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01. Cults
2019-09-26
How 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.
02. Billionaires
2019-10-03
There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.
03. Animal Intelligence
2019-10-10
What 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.
04. Athleisure
2019-10-17
It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?
05. Coding
2019-10-24
Computer 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?
06. Pirates
2019-10-31
In pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity.
07. The Next Pandemic
2019-11-07
If 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.
08. The Future of Meat
2019-11-14
The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?
09. Beauty
2019-11-21
Beauty 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?
10. Diamonds
2019-11-28
A 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.
