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The science of loneliness, making one of organic chemistry’s oldest reactions safer, and a new book series

Science Magazine Podcast

CHAPTER

Embracing Hope in a Complex Future

This chapter dives into the theme of cautiously optimistic outlooks on the future amidst growing concerns over authoritarianism, climate change, and AI challenges. The speakers emphasize the importance of finding hopeful perspectives and scientific solutions to address these issues. The discussion explores evolving societal views on technology's role in solving social challenges, introducing upcoming books on finance, capitalism, environmentalism, reproductive technology, and shifting parenting roles.

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