Data Nation

Is alcohol consumption on the decline? Are people socializing at the bar, or more likely to hang out at the gym? In this episode of MIT's Data Nation hosts Munther Dahleh and Liberty Vittert Capito explore the evolving relationship between alcohol and society. They talk with Dr. Jonathan Caulkins, a leading expert in drug policy at Carnegie Mellon, and Bill Shufelt, the founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing to examine trends in consumption, public health, and the cultural forces reshaping how people drink.
 
Studies mentioned in the interview
Monitoring the Future
National Survey of Drug Use and Health
YouGov
Gallup

In this episode of MIT's Data Nation, hosts Liberty Vittert Capito and Munther Dahleh sit down with economist, Harvard professor and former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund,  Kenneth Rogoff, to discuss his latest book Our Dollar, Your Problem: An Insider's View of Seven Turbulent Decades of Global Finance, and the Road Ahead. Rogoff breaks down the intricacies of global economics, the trouble with crypto currencies and what we can expect if the US dollar loses its global importance.

What can data science reveal about the mind on psychedelics? In this episode of MIT's Data Nation, hosts Munther Dahleh and Liberty Vittert Capito speak with Nicolas Langlitz and Joshua S. Siegel about the future of mental health treatment and the role of psychedelics. Join us for a provocative look at the science behind altered states.

In this episode of Data Nation Liberty interviews our very own Munzer Dahleh. Munzer emphasizes that while data is most important, focusing on the right data is essential for meaningful impact. Drawing from his latest book, Data, Systems, and Society: Harnessing AI for Societal Good, he shares insights on how AI and data can be aligned to create positive societal change. Tune in to learn how to harness data responsibly and effectively for the greater good.

In this episode of Data Nation, we talk with leaders of Colossal, a company working to bring back extinct animals like the wooly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), and dodo bird. Colossal CEO Ben Lamm, Chief Science Officer Dr. Beth Shapiro, and Colossal Foundation President Matt James join us to explain how they use gene editing and advanced technology, like CRISPR, to try and make de-extinction possible. We will break down the science and talk about the big questions, like is it right to bring back extinct animals, how it might help the planet, and what it takes to fund such bold endeavors. You'll also hear how data-driven solutions are reshaping the future of conservation. Tune in to MIT's Data Nation to learn how science, ethics, and innovation come together in the wild work of de-extinction.