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Why Buying Time Makes You Happier Nov 10, 2017

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Everyone has their eye on the latest iPhone. But would we be happier if we spent our money on things that saved us time? Harvard Business School’s Ashley Whillans has the answer.

What's The Use Of A Liberal Arts Degree? Nov 10, 2017

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Choosing between an engineering and philosophy major? Here’s some help.

Full Show: The Formula For Success Nov 10, 2017

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Is China pulling ahead in the global race to achieve? What’s the use of a “useless” liberal arts degree? And should you be spending money on time or things? That’s all this week on Innovation Hub.

When Fringe Ideas Go Mainstream Nov 03, 2017

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Where do fringe ideas come from? It turns out these “unpopular” positions might have been here all along - and may actually be pretty popular.

The Future of Making Babies Nov 03, 2017

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We may be moving baby-making from the bedroom to the lab. Hank Greely walks us through the future of reproduction.

How Da Vinci Took Curiosity To A Whole New Level Nov 03, 2017

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You probably know him as the man who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Walter Isaacson tells us there’s a lot more to Leonardo Da Vinci than that.

Full Show: At Our Core Nov 03, 2017

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This week on Innovation Hub, we examine the future of reproduction, how fringe ideas become mainstream, and the life of Leonardo Da Vinci.

The Debate Over Charter Schools Oct 27, 2017

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What role should charter schools play in American education? We speak with two education experts about how charters came to be, and what lies in store for them.

The Lies Behind Perfectionism Oct 27, 2017

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Dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s is one thing. But mathematician Eugenia Cheng says obsessing over perfection leads to a lot of wasted effort.

The Reality of Merit-Based Immigration Oct 27, 2017

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Lots of lawmakers are promoting “merit-based” immigration. But what is it? You’ve come to the right place.