Oshan Jarow

Sep 30, 2024 | vox.com | Oshan Jarow

From electrical fields to ultrasound waves, the growing science of brain stimulation could launch a new era of meditation research. It might move us beyond self-care, stress, and depression.

Sep 4, 2024 | nationalobserver.com | Oshan Jarow |Seth Klein

This story was originally published by Vox and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaborationEarlier this year, projections from UN Tourism put international travel on track to recover to pre-pandemic levels — putting a swell of tourism on a collision course with the increasing danger of climate disasters, from wildfires ripping through Greece to megaquake warnings in southern Japan.

Jul 22, 2024 | vox.com | Oshan Jarow

A major study backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman shows that cash could be a great tool against poverty. No need for fears of runaway AI.

Jul 21, 2024 | vox.com | Oshan Jarow

A new RAND report outlines policy options for who gets to sell psychedelics, and who gets to buy them.

Dec 29, 2023 | schwartzreport.net | Izzie Ramirez |Oshan Jarow |Kenny Torrella |Stephan Schwartz

I’m not going to lie to you: 2023 was an ugly year. War rages in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, with millions displaced, injured, or dead. On top of global strife, AI-fueled misinformation runs rampant, we’re barreling past climate goals, and abortion access dwindles. But when the world is mired in horrible things, it’s important to imagine a better future; without hope, new solutions wouldn’t be possible. In 2023, despite everything, there were moments when that hope actualized into meaningful wins.