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.
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?
The secrets of cooperation
Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good — cooperation.
Debunking stereotypes about mobile homes could make them a new face of affordable housing 
Startup that created Elon Musk’s foldable house opens a new factory
The Singularity: When will we all become super-humans? 
Nurturing dads raise emotionally intelligent kids
Winners announced: $50K Beautiful Minds competition on innovating higher ed
In partnership with Lumina
We need to know about progress if we’re concerned about the world’s large problems
Introducing the Beautiful Minds competition on innovating higher education
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The apprenticeship that pays for your college degree
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Behind the crypto hype is an ideology of social change
These innovative projects are tackling homelessness around the world