Jeff Schechtman's Interviews
Carl Safina on Nature, Philosophy, and Unexpected Teachers
In a digital age that often alienates us from nature, ecologist and author Carl Safina offers a transformative tale in 'Alfie & Me.' Rescuing Alfie, a near-death baby screech owl, with his wife Patricia, Safina challenges conventional ideas about interspecies boundaries and our philosophical relationship with the world
AI May Tell Us More About the Cosmos Than Telescopes: A Conversation with Andrew Pontzen
Unleashing the power of AI and supercomputers, we're on the brink of a cosmic revelation. The creation of galaxies in code, a feat akin to the invention of the telescope, is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. Renowned cosmologist Andrew Pontzen, harnessing the might of these computational behemoths, is
The Era of Social Media Journalism Is Over: A Conversation with Ben Smith
In the early 2000s, a significant media-business mistake emerged: the belief that website traffic is a commodity like oil, which would generate increased revenue as advertising improved. However, unlike other commodities, traffic lacked scarcity. The internet made traffic virtually infinite, posing challenges for new m
A Conversation with Hernan Diaz about his Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel ”Trust”
Hernan Diaz was just awarded the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for his novel, "Trust." Last year, I had the opportunity to talk with Diaz about the book, his perspective on the Gilded Age, the persistent myths surrounding wealth, and the impact of these narratives on society as a whole. We also explored how the affluent can esse
Cyber Weapons and a New Arms Race… Without Firing a Shot: A Conversation with Nicole Perlroth
As software takes over our lives — from hospitals to schools and even our national infrastructure — we’re facing an explosive wave of cyberattacks that could threaten our very existence. The US — a hacker’s favorite playground — is a ticking time bomb, with 80 percent of its crucial systems tied to the internet and in
Myth, Religion, Fascism… The Recipe for Right-Wing Politics: My conversation with Jeff Sharlet
My WhoWhatWhy conversation with Jeff Sharlet about “The Undertow.” He explores the complex relationship between religion, religious nationalism, right-wing politics, and how these forces have intertwined with Trumpism and are fueling a slow civil war My WhoWhatWhy conversation with Jeff Sharlet:
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