IN HIS bleak economic history “The Great Leveler” (reviewed here), Walter Scheidel suggests says that inequality has been around ever since humans began farming and that only the “four horsemen”—mass warfare, genuine revolution, state collapse and pandemics—have managed to bring it down since.
A new exhibition highlights three films by an Australian architect who sees technology not as a tool, but a star.
This is not so much meant to be comprehensive as to illustrate the themes and individual thinkers whom I follow and am inspired by.
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At a time when social service programs are being slashed from federal and state budgets, it’s heartening to see a local organization growing.
Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.) CBS News Military Analyst, discusses the latest ISIS propaganda video featuring British hostage John Cantlie.
Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the White House apologizing for the absence of a high-ranking official at the Paris march which included 40 world leaders.
Motivational speaker Tony Robbins offers tips on navigating the complexities of finance; his new book is called "MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom"
Mark Rosenker, CBS News Transportation Safety Analyst and former chairman of the NTSB, discusses the investigation into what caused the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House who has led Democrats in that chamber for 14 years, expects to fight off a leadership challenge by Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan. Nancy Cordes spoke to Ryan about why he's running against Pelosi.
UTTM anchor Anne-Marie Green speaks to Butterball Turkey Hotline Expert Alice Coffey about how to get your questions answered to cook the perfect bird.
Britain files for divorce, tension in Gaza, Russian protests, and more