2016 Aspen Ideas Festival

Confronting History, featuring Bryan Stevenson (Rebroadcast)

Social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson is the subject in the new movie, “Just Mercy.”

Infidelity and the Future of Relationships (Rebroadcast)

Esther Perel talks about the history of affairs, and how infidelity is often an attempt to reconnect with lost parts of ourselves.

Jane McGonigal: The Future of Imagination

Jane McGonigal, author of Super Better, shares three practical habits that will increase the power of your imagination.

Space—Why We Explore

Ira Flatow, Lisa Randall, Janna Levin and Lawrence Krauss debate black holes, and whether they actually exist.

(Mis)Imagining the Future

Dan Gilbert reveals what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future.

Industries of the Future

Alec Ross provides a view into the scientific developments that will change our lives at work and home.

Einstein’s Creativity

Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson delves into the source of Einstein’s creativity.

Can We Reclaim Civitas in American Society?

Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Michael Steele, Randi Weingarten, David Gergen, and Steve Clemons discuss spirit of civitas.

What Is Technology’s Toll on Intimacy?

Helen Fisher joins Eric Klinenberg, and Christie Hefner for a conversation about technology’s toll on intimacy.

Race and History

Bryan Stevenson discusses the legacy of slavery, racial terrorism, segregation, and police violence.