
Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell — 2017

Bound to this planet, we exist under the weight of a primordial obligation—a debt owed to the cosmos itself.

Should consciousness emerge in machines, what course of action will we take? Will the question of their rights then arise?

Do genetically modified organisms pose a threat to well-being? Or is apprehension regarding them unwarranted?

Do we persist with renewed effort, or concede defeat and part ways?

All things must pass, even the cosmos itself. Yet, in a future beyond our grasp, a light will persist, offering a glimmer of possibility for life. This light will emanate from white dwarfs, the remnants of long-dead stars. Even these, howev…
Automation in the Information Age presents a distinct phenomenon.


The significance of size as a fundamental principle governing life is often overlooked. To illustrate this point, consider a demonstration involving animals dropped from heights.

Black holes inspire awe and apprehension. Yet, within their enigmatic depths may lie the key to understanding the universe's fundamental nature.
Consider the implications of such an act: bringing the sun to Earth. Not as a fanciful notion, but as a genuine inquiry.

What occurs when microorganisms communicate with the brain? This question probes a fascinating and increasingly relevant area of scientific inquiry. It delves into the intricate, often unseen, dialogue between the vast microbial ecosyst…

Should you be granted the choice, what span of years would you wish to inhabit?

Imagine a world where the relentless march of years could be halted. A life unbound by the natural process of decline. What would it mean to exist perpetually, to witness the unfolding of centuries? The implications ripple outwards, touchin…

How can a multitude of seemingly simple elements coalesce into complex functionality? How does the inert matter of proteins give rise to the vibrant reality of living cells? How does a collection of individual ants organize itself into a co…

## What is UBI? How Would Unconditional Support Reshape Our Lives? The concept of Universal Basic Income, or UBI, is gaining increasing attention. It proposes a regular, unconditional cash payment to all citizens, regardless of their inc…


