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Ukraine must have existed as a society and polity on 23 February 2022, else Ukrainians would not have collectively resisted Russian invasion the next day. What does it mean for a nation to exist? Timothy Snyder explores these and other questions in a very timely course.
This course was recorded live in a classroom at Yale University in the autumn of 2022. Video of the course also available on YouTube
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Our final guest is Roger McNamee, a philanthropist and entrepreneur, who discusses money, career choices, and genius, as well as some of the personalities he has met along the way, including Mark Zuckerberg, Martha Stewart, and Jeff Bezos.
These interviews are taken from a new open course taught by Yale Emeritus Professor, Craig Wright, The Nature of Genius. If you’re curious to find out more about the topics discussed, we encourage you to enroll here: coursera.org/learn/-genius.
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In episode 3, our guest is Dr. Eileen Jennings, a clinical physiatrist, to hear her incisive opinion on young genius and prodigy, how to foster it, how it can be deterred, and the pros and cons of so called “gifted programs.” Do you really want your child to be a prodigy?
These interviews are taken from a new open course taught by Yale Emeritus Professor, Craig Wright, The Nature of Genius. If you’re curious to find out more about the topics discussed, we encourage you to enroll here: coursera.org/learn/-genius.
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In this episode, our guest is Yale College admissions director, Margit Dahl, discussing the near-impossible task of judging the best young minds of today.
These interviews are taken from a new open course taught by Yale Emeritus Professor, Craig Wright, The Nature of Genius. If you’re curious to find out more about the topics discussed, we encourage you to enroll here: coursera.org/learn/-genius.
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At the risk of being cliché, our conversations begin with a rocket scientist, Meg Urry, where we discuss women, genius and gender and inclusion more broadly.
These interviews are taken from a new open course taught by Yale Emeritus Professor, Craig Wright, The Nature of Genius. If you’re curious to find out more about the topics discussed, we encourage you to enroll here: coursera.org/learn/-genius.
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The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.
We bring John W. Beach back to continue our talk on the ins and out of entertainment and literary management.
More info: gravity-squared.com/
OCS Craft & Career Podcast (full episode list) – ocs.yale.edu/podcast
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Professor Katie Lofton and President Salovey discuss the newly renovated Humanities Quadrangle and the forms of reading, writing, and interpretation that it enables by bringing together faculty, students, and staff from across the humanities departments and programs.
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An absolutely wonderful episode with the honest, insightful, brilliant and inspiring Joanne “Coach P” McCallie. Join in for a candid conversation about Coach P’s journey as a Hall of Fame NCAA women’s basketball coach, living her best life with bipolar disorder across most of her coaching career. This episode is packed with helpful take-aways and perspectives, as we discuss daily routines, mental health stigma and care, relationships, trust, life stage transitions, and the integral role of community in mental health and wellness. We’ll dive into the circumstances and complexities that led to Coach P receiving guidance to not disclose her illness, but to instead navigate as a secret mental health warrior for 26 years. You’ll also hear about Coach P’s changed perspectives towards medication, her faith journey, and the ways she continues to coach and empower on a daily basis.
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The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.
This week we’ll be exploring the entertainment industry with veteran literary manager, John W. Beach.
More info: gravity-squared.com/
OCS Craft & Career Podcast (full episode list) – ocs.yale.edu/podcast
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So you didn’t get in (yet). What next? This episode touches on waiting for decisions, waiting on the waitlist, and waiting a year to apply as a transfer.