Manoush Zomorodi
Stories
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A fun expert's guide to enjoying life offline
Journalist Catherine Price advocates for kids connecting, growing, and playing offline. She shares tips for how kids — and adults — can ditch their phones and embrace the power of fun.
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How 'Anxious Generation' author Jonathan Haidt took on Big Tech
Jonathan Haidt created a movement around protecting the "anxious generation" from the harms of social media. Now, his work has fueled a global push to ban kids from these platforms. Will it work?
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In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
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Would you want to know what's in your baby's DNA?
Geneticist Dr. Robert Green is sequencing the DNA of healthy newborns to find hidden disease risks. This knowledge can save lives — but gene sequencing is not a crystal ball.
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What OpenAI's Sam Altman thinks of AI disaster scenarios
AI has sparked big questions around safety and ethics. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his vision for AI's future and why he thinks the rewards outweigh the risks, live onstage with TED's Chris Anderson.
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How China's underdog status in the AI arms race is fueling their approach
While big tech pours billions into the AGI race, China leans into open source models. NPR's John Ruwitch explains why this approach works in China's favor and what it means for the rest of the world.
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A tech strategist's take on why the U.S. and China should work together on AI
Tech strategist Alvin Graylin says AI will either cause our demise or usher in an era of abundance. To avert disaster, he says the U.S. and China need to stop the AI arms race and start collaborating.
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Why playgrounds matter for both children and adults
Kids immediately find joy and bliss in a playground. Photographer Stefen Chow wants adults to reconnect to that same feeling.
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Forget New Year's resolutions. For 2026, sit with a question instead
As host of the On Being radio show, Krista Tippett asked guests countless metaphysical questions. But this new year, she recommends tossing the resolutions and turning the big questions on yourself.
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How AI is transforming conservation science
A new AI tool called Inquire is trained on millions of wildlife photos from citizen scientists worldwide. Researcher Sara Beery hopes it will supercharge ecosystem conservation.
