2016 Aspen Ideas Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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