Society

Ancient technology that was centuries ahead of its time

These forward-thinking inventions are often called “ahead of their time.” They are reflections of the ingenuity of their civilizations.

Tim Brinkhof

Building Community

More Americans than ever have no friends. Here are 5 steps to make more friends.

The last decade has seen a steep drop in adult friendships and a worrying increase in loneliness. Is this the cost of our modern life?

Elizabeth Gilbert

Psychology

The secrets of cooperation

Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good — cooperation.

Bob Holmes | Knowable Magazine

Series| Catalysts

Can former Bloods and Crips unite to break the cycle of violence?

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In partnership with Stand Together

For the children of Dallas, these ex gang leaders may be their only chance.

Building Community

The Crib: A place to call home

For young LGBTQ adults, this is the shelter that accepts many people that are too often turned away.

B. David Zarley

Female Leaders

This woman is on a mission to turn beer into food

Jacquie Berglund is using the profits from her beer company to buy organic produce from local farmers and distribute the produce to food banks in the area.

Teresa Carey

Organized Crime & Street Gangs in South America

Criminal Justice

Should we legalize gangs?

Gangs are a major cause of violence and organized crime. Here’s why countries should think twice before trying to...

Daniel Bier

Activism

This Chicago urban farm grows opportunity, jobs

Growing Home’s organic urban farms use agriculture as a vehicle for providing job training for people with...

B. David Zarley

Psychology

This child psychiatrist is saving refugees from trauma

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With the right intervention at the right time, a trauma can be recorded in the memory as non-traumatic and in many cases the devastating effects of PTSD in children refugees can be avoided.

Building Community

Hip-hop fans are getting creative in the kitchen thanks to this rap inspired food competition

“T-bone steak, cheese eggs, and Welch’s grape.” Yo Stay Hungry competitions are simple: teams of contestants...

Amanda Winkler

Entrepreneurs

The forgotten parent: How one father is making sure teen dads don’t go overlooked

As the founder of Fathers New Mexico, Barry McIntosh is on a mission to help young fathers understand how important...

Building Community

How this non-profit weaves a family of support for struggling teens in Baltimore

“Everyone - no matter their age, race, or background - needs a network of supportive relationships to help them...

Social Entrepreneurs

Sometimes it really does take a village

Building a new, community-based foster care system

Brandon Stewart

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