With the upcoming presidential election there's been plenty of talk about social media's potential impact. MIT professor Sinan Aral takes a look at some common myths swirling around social media and the upcoming election, and examines their validity. Can social media actually sway elections? Does fake news spread faster than real news? Are voting booths hack-proof? Sinan Aral is the David Austin professor of management at MIT, Director of MIT's initiative on the digital economy and the author of the book "The Hype Machine."

Dr. Bill Schindler explains why the processes we have in place today in the food industry lead to a less healthy and enriched lifestyle. The way humans eat animals has shifted. Our brains grew significantly once the human race started hunting its food. Diets that consisted of blood, guts, and organs contributed to that growth. These parts of animals are almost completely absent from modern day diets; and these provided much more nutrition than just the animal's meat.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab, Sponsored by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 5G is the new generation of wireless technology, a unified connectivity fabric that promises to connect virtually everyone and everything. Wired Brand Lab recently spoke with Qualcomm Technologies, the world’s leading wireless technology innovator, about the future of 5G and the potential it has to reshape our world for the better.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for NI | Technology is so prevalent in our lives that it’s easy to forget the long struggle to develop devices we now find commonplace. To shine a light on the process of taking a device that was once impossible to manufacture and developing it for various use cases, we met up with experts at NI to discuss the humble little LED. Little things are all around us. Come back for more episodes detailing how, through incremental iterations, some of the technology we know and love came to be.

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the unintentional non-verbals that are displayed by human beings around the globe. Joe explains how the limbic system functions and why we act the way we do in certain situations. Check out Joe's book "The Dictionary of Body Language" https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab, Sponsored by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | As breakthroughs in wireless technology continue to connect every part of our world, a new era in smart transportation is emerging, making roads safer and travel more efficient. Wired Brand Lab spoke with the experts at Qualcomm Technologies, the world’s leading wireless technology innovator, about the future of mobility.

The Tolkien Professor, Cory Olsen, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, and all the associated lore. Does Sauron use any weapons? Do compasses exist in Middle-Earth? Is there a Tolkien book about the Goblin and Dwarf Great War? Cory answers all these questions and much more. Corey Olsen, also known as The Tolkien Professor, is the Founder and President of Signum University, a nonprofit higher education institution dedicated to affordable and accessible online learning with a special focus on promoting the humanities. Through the Mythgard Academy, a Signum institution, Corey offers weekly explorations of The Lord of the Rings and other opportunities to discuss speculative literature and adaptations. Follow Corey on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tolkienprof Learn more: * Signum University: https://signumuniversity.org * Exploring The Lord of the Rings: https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/ * The Tolkien Professor: https://tolkienprofessor.com

Amy Blankson, the founder and CEO of Fearless Positivity, debunks some myths we've all heard about "happiness." Is it true that you either "have" happiness or you don't? Is social media making us less happy? Does success lead to happiness?

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, PE, knows a lot about bridges. Nehemiah is a structural engineer and an educator; and he builds bridges for a living. Dr. Mabry sits down with WIRED to talk about all different kinds of bridges from around the globe. What's the difference between a cable-stayed bridge and a suspension bridge? Are bridges in China different from bridges in the United States? Why do they decide to build one bridge over another type of bridge?

Do algorithms enhance our worst behaviors? How do algorithms influence our world views? Are social media algorithms making the world worse? Tech journalist Sinead Bovell talks with an ex-YouTube engineer, a former design ethicist from Google and an Oxford professor about the impact algorithms are having in our lives.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Chan Zuckerberg Initiative | Since the invention of the microscope in 1595, advancements in imaging technology have altered the realm of what's possible when studying the inner workings of the human body. Today, scientists, engineers, and researchers at CZI are working to push the frontiers of imaging even farther in the pursuit of the ability to cure, prevent, and manage diseases.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for NI | Sometimes it seems like technology updates faster than the everyday consumer can keep up with, but our needs as a society require constant iteration to our devices. To learn more about the little things that power innovation, we met up with experts at NI to discuss lithium batteries. Little things are all around us. Come back for another episode detailing how, through incremental iterations, some of the technology we know and love came to be.

Actor and D&D Dungeon Master Joe Manganiello uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about Dungeons & Dragons. ARCHENEMY is In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand December 11

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | When social isolation began, Cameo founder Steven Galanis thought his company’s days were numbered, when in reality the opposite occurred. Discover how Galanis is managing record-breaking growth in the midst of a global pandemic in conversation with Guy Raz.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | Guy Raz speaks to Sal Khan, founder of the non-profit educational organization Khan Academy, about adapting to meet the needs of both students and employees during the pandemic.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | Guy Raz speaks to Coltrane Curtis and Lisa Chu, founders of the marketing agency Team Epiphany, about keeping the momentum going when the world came screeching to a halt. How do you keep employees on track and supported when the office is gone? And what does it mean to be flexible during the pandemic?

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Dropbox | How do you not only sustain, but grow your business during the pandemic? Guy Raz and Tilane Jones, president of the distribution company ARRAY, discuss the future of work and staying flexible to meet the needs of consumers.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for NI | For so much of history, once-in-a-century breakthroughs in technology have soaked up much of the spotlight. But large scale change is truly the culmination of the efforts of thousands of scientists and engineers. To learn more about the little things that take us from an idea to a technological revolution, we met up with experts at NI to discuss the development of MEMs devices.

Retail architect Sterling Plenert designs restaurants, and his job got quite a bit more challenging when tasked with designing eateries with COVID restrictions. Sterling explains what the restrictions are and how he designs restaurants within those guidelines. He also looks towards the future of NYC dining and envisions a version of New York with permanent outdoor eating. We'd also like to acknowledge the other members of the CallisonRTKL team who envisioned how outdoor dining will change New York: Tyler Blazer, Jim Browning, Laura Camejo, Sahil Dagli, Lee Hagen, Erin Langan, Nikita Malviya, Renée Schoonbeek, and Gloria Serra Coch

The COVID-19 pandemic has been terrible for female entrepreneurs. Women are more likely to be furloughed and are 47 per cent more likely to have lost or quit their job. The International Monetary Fund has warned that Covid-19 threatens to roll back the last 30 years of economic gains for women. And it’s a similar outlook for women entrepreneurs. If nothing changes, we are facing dire consequences for our global economy. In this panel from WIRED Smarter 2020, multi-award winning author, Elizabeth Uviebinené, Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing apps and social networks for women and Cherie Blair, the Founder of The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women share what can be done to fix this for the next generation of women entrepreneurs. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

The way that we produce and consume dairy today is nothing like it's been for thousands of years. It has resulted in nutritionally inferior foods. The cows are fed differently, the milk is treated differently and we even eat it differently. The key to unlocking dairy's potential lies in its past. Dr. Bill Schindler talks about dairy fermentation and how modern processes like pasteurization and homogenization can degrade the nutrients naturally present in milk. Find more information on Dr. Schindler, his research, classes, and recipes: http://www.eatlikeahuman.com https://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/eastern-shore-food-lab/index.php @drbillschindler

Having handed over the leadership of Ocado Technology in April 2018, Paul Clarke now leads the Office of the CTO whose mission includes exploring opportunities to use Ocado's technologies and competencies to disrupt other sectors, research activities and the technology vision and future-proofing of the business. Join Clarke at WIRED Smarter as he discusses the future of grocery shopping. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.

Christopher Krebs, former Director of Cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security, discusses the real threats to voting, from disinformation to intimidation to foreign interference.

Wizards of the Coast game designer and editor Matt Tabak uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about Magic: The Gathering. Why does everyone "hate" mono-white? If you attack with a 2/2 creature and are blocked by a 2/2 creature, which creature gets destroyed? What happens if your hand has no lands and you can't play any cards? What's the weirdest, most obscure MTG rule that Matt knows of? Matt answers all these questions and much more.

Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey is a globally recognised authority on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. Join him at WIRED Smarter where he spoke about how businesses everywhere can challenge the traditional diversity and inclusion narrative to fit a model they can actually use. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab for City National Bank | As part of a series of one-on-one conversations with business leaders, City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey and Angela Benton, founder and CEO of consumer data company Streamlytics, discuss the optimism, communication, and empathy critical to success as business leaders. Explore more of the series with City National Bank Member FDIC. *This was shot in accordance with the Covid-19 guidelines set as of the date of filming.

Chief Meteorologist for WNBC Janice Huff takes a look at some common myths we've all heard about the weather and meteorology, and parses out which are fact, and which are pure fiction. Can tornadoes cross water? Can lightning strike the same place twice? Are rainbows only seven colors?

Before co-founding SHOWFIELDS, The Most Interesting Store in The World, Hunt began her career as the third employee of Warby Parker, and served as Chief Brand Officer for Hinge. Join Hunt at WIRED Smarter as she discusses the importance of creating an in-store experience for her customers. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.

As CDO for LVMH, Ian Rogers is responsible for building group-level digital excellence and accelerating digital transformation for LVMH maisons. Join Rogers at WIRED Smarter as he discusses his predictions for the future of shopping. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.

What kind of impact has Lilly Singh had on the internet? WIRED combs the web for data about Lilly Singh and presents all the information to her. How many Google results appear when you search her name? Which American cities are most interested in Lilly since 2014? Can she name the three most viewed "Lilly Singh" videos on YouTube? A Little Late with Lilly Singh airs weeknights on NBC and is available to stream the following day on Peacock. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfm4y4rHF5HGrSr-qbvOwOg

Dr. Lori Glaze takes a look at some common myths we've all heard about the weather and meteorology, and parses out which are fact, and which are pure fiction.

As the director for diversity, equity & inclusion EMEA at Google, Karina Govindji enables an environment of belonging for over 18,000 Googlers in 36 countries. At WIRED Smarter, Govindji explained how the tech giant built and actions its diversity programme. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers.

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the intentional (and unintentional) non-verbals displayed during dating. What kind of signs do we show during dates that we don't even realize? Can we display our affection for someone without even explaining it verbally? Check out Joe's book "The Dictionary of Body Language" https://www.jnforensics.com/ Books By Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/books Joe Navarro Body Language Academy: https://jnbodylanguageacademy.com

In 2021 employers and employees will have to fundamentally rethink the modern workplace. In this WIRED briefing, Matt Blowers, chief operating officer for ISG’s global fit out business talks to WIRED editor Greg Williams about the challenges that lie ahead – and how they can be met. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

Even before COVID-19, loneliness was becoming the defining condition of the 21st century. At WIRED Smarter, Noreena Hertz, Economist and Author of The Lonely Century, joined us to share challenges of working from home and how we can redesign the workplace so that it has community at its heart. "In the UK 1 in 5 adults said they were lonely most or all of the time, and that's before the pandemic." ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

Dale Vince, eco-warrior and founder of Ecotricity, the world’s first green energy company is on a mission to change the face of energy provision on a global scale and is a United Nations Climate Champion, he shared how at WIRED Smarter 2020. "With technology, we can stop using fossil fuels" ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

Michael Beckley, an associate professor of political science at Tufts University, goes over some common myths and facts about US and China relations. Are The United States and China destined for war? Is China surveilling U.S. data? Is the Chinese government about to collapse?

Leading Queen’s Counsel, wife of the former British Prime Minister, and committed campaigner for women’s rights, Cherie Blair set up The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women in 2008. The Foundation was created to help women build small and growing businesses in low and middle income countries so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies. In this session from WIRED Smarter 2020, Cherie share's more about the newly-redeveloped mentoring platform, ahead of a relaunch of its Mentoring Women in Business programme. ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

How will banks be regulated in the future and what does this mean for your savings? Sarah Kocianski, Head of Research, 11FS shared recent findings with Louise Beaumont, Chair, Open Banking and Payments Working Group at WIRED Smarter 2020. "Sustainability doesn't mean profitability." ABOUT WIRED SMARTER Curated by WIRED’s award-winning editorial team, WIRED Smarter gathers the disruptive minds across business, technology, retail, finance and politics to investigate how innovation, technological advances and world events are changing the way we interact with customers. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

Julian Chokkattu takes Samsung's new phones, the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra, for a spin.

Ugandan Climate Activist, Vanessa Nakate joins us at WIRED Live 2020 to discuss the threat of climate change on Africa, its impact on communities across the continent and how we can tackle the pace of climate change via grassroots climate movements. "While Africa endures an ever-growing list of climate change disasters, you wouldn't know it from watching the news."

Jurassic Park may have first put the idea of bringing dinosaurs back from the dead into people's heads, but the question of whether we can bring back more recently extinct species is still very much alive and kicking for scientists. In the latest episode of WIRED's What If series, we look at the three techniques scientists are using today to potentially bring extinct animals back to life - breeding, cloning, and the use of CRISPR-cas9. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/impact/ #WIRED #Deextinction #ExtinctAnimals With thanks: Melanie Challenger, Author and Bioethicist, How to Be Animal: A new history of what it means to be human Rich Grenyer, Associate Professor in Biodiversity and Biogeography, Official Fellow and Tutor at Jesus College, Oxford Helen Pilcher, Science writer and author of 'Bring Back the King: The New Science of De-extinction' Dr Britt Wray, Author and Fellow in Human and Planetary Health at Stanford University and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine The Big Sky: https://www.thebigsky.co.uk/

In this edition of "A World of Difference," Korey Kiepert, owner and engineer with The Gravity Group, goes through the 8 main types of roller coasters and breaks down how they work as well as the decisions behind why they get built in the first place. Korey explains the difference between a giga coaster and a strata coaster, as well as what separates a "wild mouse" from a "mine train." Korey Kiepert, courtesy of The Gravity Group Special thanks: Kings Island, Holiday World, Gröna Lund

Artist and stage designer Es Devlin has created stage sculptures for Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, the WEEKND and U2 and now at WIRED Live, she discusses her approach to creativity; AI as a creative tool; and the future of live experiences. "The practice has changed beyond recognition."

Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Director, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, defines architecture as the art and science of making cities and buildings fit with the way we want to live our lives. At WIRED Live 2020, he explains the importance of sustainability in architecture and design. "Sustainable buildings are not only better for the environment, but for the lives of the people living in them."

The Body Coach, Joe Wicks shared strategies and techniques for how we can create healthy, positive and happy connections as we’re inching closer towards the post-Covid world at WIRED Live 2020.

Last year, sci-fi show Altered Carbon joined Sense8, The OA and Luke Cage in being axed from Netflix after just two seasons. What followed was the now-traditional furious fan campaign to save the series from an early death. But while it’s sad for fans to see a show cut dramatically short, for Netflix, it comes down to the data. In this WIRED Explains, we explore the data metrics Netflix uses to decide whether to renew or axe a TV show. #WIRED #Netflix #TVShows

'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run' stars Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke answer the internet's burning questions about themselves and the characters they play. What does Tom Kenny's voice actually sound like? How did Bill Fagerbakke get the role of Patrick Star? Who does Tom play in 'Rick and Morty'? Is Bill on Cameo? Tom and Bill answer all these questions and much more. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is out now streaming on Paramount+.

Jackson Wang answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How did Jackson Wang learn Korean? Who is Jackson's best friend? Can he play piano? Is he actually a CEO? Jackson answers all these questions and much more!

Do you know what the most frustrating thing about a compass is? It ONLY points North. But what if a compass could point to something....more appetizing? WIRED has challenged maker Joe Grand to figure out how to make a compass that points to pizza, in just three weeks. Pizza Compass Project Page: http://www.grandideastudio.com/portfolio/pizza-compass