I Tried to Finish a Dead Man’s Novel - It is both a gift and a curse to be handed a briefcase containing a life’s work
Doing Nothing Has Never Been More Important - How the under-appreciated art of idleness can transform the world
AI and Politics Can Coexist - But new technology shouldn’t overshadow the terrain where elections are often still won—on the ground
The Scourge of Self-Checkout - The technology promised to make shopping easier. It has done the opposite
Are We Going to Mess Up Outer Space Too? - As nations jockey for military edge in orbit, there is a growing threat from above
Rachel Cusk’s Parade Turns the Novel Upside Down - In the book, characters exist, sort of, but they’re mostly artists, and they’re almost all named G
Stephen Poloz is the former Governor of the Bank Canada and currently a Special Advisor for Osler. Author of “The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future”, Stephen speaks with host Duncan Sinclair about the common tectonic tensions that are embedded in our everyday lives: an aging workforce, mounting debt, rising income inequality, technological advances and climate change. He has some new advice for getting through these challenging times.
487 trails, part of the Trans Canada Trail, can tell an important story about Canada, its history and its people. Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
In this episode, we’re commemorating 125 years of the Yukon Territory. We discuss the work of digitizing Dene language tapes, buried Hollywood silent films found in Dawson City, and the pivotal role of Indigenous youth in shaping Yukon’s future.
AI and Politics Can Coexist - But new technology shouldn’t overshadow the terrain where elections are often still won—on the ground
How the Giller Prize Became Associated with Genocide - Scotiabank’s military investments have tainted one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards
Antibiotics May Soon Become Useless - Doctors are looking to an experimental treatment for help