Videos

Historian and psychiatrist George Makari looked at the origins of the concept of xenophobia that was first introduced in the late 19th century. This was a virtual program hosted by Harvard B…

Atlantic Magazine staff writer Adam Harris offered his thoughts on inequality in America’s higher education system. Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hosted this virtual event.

Science journalist Lauren Aguirre discussed how opioid use affects memory and what that can teach doctors about Alzheimer’s disease. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Ca…

Columbia University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center director Scott Small explained why forgetfulness can be beneficial to the human brain. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book S…

Neuroscientist Russell Poldrack explained what happens in the human brain that makes habits hard to break. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Astrophysicist Mario Livio looked at the scientific discoveries of Galileo that challenged conventional thinking during his time. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Ma…

Former Clinton administration Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argued that U.S. economic and political systems are rigged to favor the rich and powerful. This virtual discussion was hosted by…

Neuroscientist Gina Rippon talked about her book, Gender and Our Brains: How New Neuroscience Explodes the Myths of the Male and Female Minds, in which she argued that gender identity is sha…