Dangerous Ideas

The atom bomb is a literal dangerous idea. But there are other kinds of dangerous ideas — ideas that are contrarian, counterintuitive or just plain unconventional. In Dangerous Ideas, we ask guests to challenge conventional wisdom with a solution to a problem or an interpretation of the world that might seem confusing and scary, but just might also make perfect sense.

Dangerous Idea: Universal Recess!

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Dangerous Ideas

Mary Kay Zuravleff's Dangerous Idea? Universal Recess.More

When Is It Prudent To Be Paranoid?

Dangerous Ideas

Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not after you.More

In Defense of Flogging

Dangerous Ideas

Philosopher Jason Brennan offers a provocative idea: let's bring back flogging as an alternative to imprisonment....More

Length: 
2:08

Alex Honnold’s Most Dangerous Adventure

Alex Honnold
Dangerous Ideas

He may have already conquered El Capitan, but Alex Honnold can dream up far more daring and dangerous adventures.More

Length: 
2:05

Let’s Change the Way We Think About Thinking

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Dangerous Ideas

Anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann's Dangerous Idea? To be better adjusted, change the way you think about thinking.More

Length: 
02:44

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