Why does it matter? And what’s next for genius? Join us for multidisciplinary explorations that will bend and expand your mind! Starts Mar 1! #thatsgenius
Walter Isaacson on the Innovative Genius
Ben Franklin, Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs: What do these three extraordinary figures have in common? How can we nurture groundbreaking creative geniuses of this caliber today?
Join bestselling author Walter Isaacson for an eye-opening look at the personalities whose passion and innovation rock our world.
Sun, Mar 2, 5 pm
Jonathan Medved and Barbara Corcoran: The Genius of the Start-Up
She went from straight-D student to multimillionaire when she parlayed a $1,000 loan into The Corcoran Group, which sold in 2001 for $66 million. He’s invested in more than 100 Israeli start-ups, helping 12 of them get over $100 million.
Explore the genius of great business ideas with “Shark Tank”‘s Barbara Corcoran and serial entrepreneur Jonathan Medved.
Mon, Mar 3, 8:15 pm
David Petraeus, Marc Lipschultz and Alex Navab: The Genius of America
Contrary to popular wisdom, could the US actually be the one to pull the world out of its economic slump? Hear why David Petraeus, the most successful American general of his generation, thinks so, as he shares his bold perspective with global investment leaders Marc Lipschultz and Alex Navab.
Wed, Mar 5, 8 pm
Michio Kaku, Antonio Damasio and JoAnn Deak with Robert Krulwich:
The (Neuro) Science of Genius
What’s the most amazing object in the known universe? The human brain! Join top scientists to discover radical new insights into consciousness, brain development and how technology is revealing far more about the mind than we ever thought possible. Thu, Mar 6, 8 pm
David Brooks: Genius, God and Morality
In the rat race of today’s world, have we lost sight of ourselves?
Join The New York Times‘ David Brooks for an uplifting look at what defines moral geniuses—unique people who inhabit the real world but manage to live a life of reflection, growth and goodness.
Discover the genius of cartoonist, humorist, sculptor, author and inventor Rube Goldberg’s 72-year career.
His granddaughter, designerJennifer George, talks with cartoonist Al Jaffee, The New Yorker‘s Adam Gopnik and cartoon historian Brian Walkerabout this remarkable renaissance man.
Mon, Mar 10, 8:15 pm
Political Genius
What are perils of power facing world leaders today? Find out with professor and leading expert Ralph Buultjens.
Sun, Mar 2, 7:30 pm
Nerd Nite with Neil Janowitz, David Shuff and Dr. Ali Mattu
Know about Tetris’ unsavory origins? How about the demise of Disney World’s beloved20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride? Can “Star Trek”‘svision of the future come true? Here’s your chance to learn!
Wed, Mar 5, 8:15 pm
Psychobiography with Dr. Gail Saltz: On Darwin, with David Kohn, PhD
Did you know Darwin kept his theory of evolution secret for 21 years? Unlock the inner life of this brilliant observer of nature, who transformed our knowledge of the living world.