Wired
Editor for Wired Magazine and author of Proof: The Science of Booze
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Adam Rogers
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FROM Adam Rogers
Which Way, L.A.?
Is LA or San Francisco Leading the Way to the Future? Los Angeles was once America's economic success story, but its economy is now just 25th in the nation, while the San Francisco Bay Area is Number One. Why as San Francisco boomed while LA has bottomed out? We get several viewpoints.
To the Point
Editing Your DNA: The Promises and the Risks Ever since scientists discovered they could tamper with genetic material, people have questioned whether the technology is too powerful and too dangerous to unleash on the world.
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A Scientific History of Booze The holidays are about a lot of things: Peace, togetherness, sharing, giving, and, of course, drinking. Between holiday parties and New Year’s Eve blow-outs (and maybe even a couple extra fingers of whiskey to help ease family tensions), plenty of alcohol will go down the hatch over the next couple of weeks.
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Is There Still a Future for Space Tourism? One pilot died and another one was seriously injured in the SpaceShipTwo explosion. What is an an acceptable price to pay for dangerous technology that will probably only benefit the ultra rich? Wired Magazine editor Adam Rogers recently explored that question in a piece called “ Space Tourism Isn’t Worth Dying For .”
Good Food
Are Placebo Cocktails Enough to Get a Buzz? Adam Rogers is the author of the new book Proof: The Science of Booze. In the book he documents a University of Washington study that examined the placebo effect when it comes to drinking.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Proof: The History of Booze Throughout history, there’s a particular invention that proves a civilization has grown up: booze. Adam Rogers’ new book, “Proof: The Science of Booze” tracks the evolution of alcohol science from ancient civilizations to today. And Rogers busts up some popular alcohol myths - most of which revolve around hangover home remedies.
Recommended
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An unscripted bonanza Mysterious singers, more performance shows and relationship reality series to boot. No, it's not the year 2000, but it sure feels like it--at least in terms of the resurgence of unscripted television.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
LAUSD teachers strike ends Teachers are expected to be back in school on Wednesday. The negotiations ended at 6:15 am Tuesday, after 21 hours of talks, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti. Teachers will get pay raises, smaller class sizes, and more nurses and librarians.
The Treatment
Spike Lee: "BlacKkKlansman’’ Director Spike Lee talks racial injustice and Jordan Peele in "BlacKkKlansman."
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Left, Right & Center presents: Two Years, Diaries of a Divided Nation Listen to America change… one person at a time. For these six people, the politics of the Trump era have changed everyday life. Follow them in real time through the tumultuous two years since he became president.