War/Inequality:
Often, to understand our future, we must look to lessons of the past. Here is an excellent audio podcast that speaks to our nation's unsavory actions of the past and tendency to gloss over them. Little War on the Prairie
Government/Inequality/Religion/War:
Here is another story from This American Life, a radio program that reveals interesting perspectives on topics relevant to our citizens. This story deals with our efforts to fight the "war on terror." The Convert
The following article deals with our ever-growing trash problem in America.
Triangle company helping turn trash into fuel
Scientists find key to ageing process in hypothalamus
Here is another look at how other countries are dealing with waste.
Sweden Wants Your Trash
War/Inequality:
Often, to understand our future, we must look to lessons of the past. Here is an excellent audio podcast that speaks to our nation's unsavory actions of the past and tendency to gloss over them.
Little War on the Prairie
Government/Inequality/Religion/War:
Here is another story from This American Life, a radio program that reveals interesting perspectives on topics relevant to our citizens. This story deals with our efforts to fight the "war on terror."
The Convert
TED Talk
http://www.ted.com/talks/paolo_cardini_forget_multitasking_try_monotasking.html
Article for Everyone:
27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012
The Medium Chill, Revisited
Here's an interesting article on the environment:
Pale Blue Blobs Invade, Freeze, Then Vanish