You know those people who seem to know a little about everything? They have wide-ranging curiosities and are fascinating to talk to.
This section is full of (mostly) short reads, listens or watches on a range of interesting and unrelated topics that are meant to broaden your understanding of our world.
Explore. Dive into the rabbit hole. Become one of those fascinating people.
"The myth of the early specialist is rooted in the idea that success comes from a deep focus on a single skill or discipline. But in a world of rapid change and increasing complexity, a broad range of experiences and knowledge is often the key to adaptability and innovation."
David Epstein, Range
TikTok’s Trojan Horse Strategy
by Planet Money Podcast
An unexpected take on company brand and marketing.
Trompe L-oeil
by 99% Invisible Podcast
Three stories about designs meant to fool you.
Boys are not doing okay
by Richard Reeves
A sobering discussion on the challenges faced by boys and men in today's society.
Examples of how design can make life easier and us healthier, save lives and make people rich.
The Kids Should See This
(Video collection)
Smart videos on science, nature, music, art, tech, storytelling for curious minds
Life Stories for the Curious
(Podcast collection)
Each episode recounts the interesting life of ordinary people.
Science for the Curious
(Podcast collection)
Who knew stories about science could be so gripping?
Economics for the Curious
(Podcast collection)
Don't get scared away by the thought. The stories are so relatable to the world around us.
Be a Better Human
(Blogpost collection)
Ideas from TED speakers that will provoke new thinking and change your behaviour.
The God Equation
by Michio Kaku
Physics and the theory of big and small things
Top Billing
by 99% Invisible Podcast
Movie credits and the intense negotiations that goes into whose name goes on top.
40 years of Dungeons & Dragons
by Tim Hartford
How the world’s most influential roleplaying game changed the life of millions
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