Quantum Potential

What’s it like to be at the epicenter of American politics through 10 presidents? Hear from Lamar Alexander, former Tennessee senator, governor, and U.S. secretary of education, as he talks about his journey and our current political landscape on Quantum Potential podcast. Read More

What happens when a highly esteemed painter, sculptor and performance artist collaborates in work and life with a Grammy-winning musician and music producer? On the next Quantum Potential podcast, experience the magic between artists María Magdalena Campos-Pons and Kamaal Malak as they reimagine the creative process. Read More

Major Jackson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, professor of English and director of creative writing with Provost C. Cybele Raver (Vanderbilt University) What can poetry teach us about essential life lessons like paying attention, embracing uncertainty, and finding ways to begin new chapters in our lives? Join acclaimed… Read More

Akshya Saxena, associate professor of English (Vanderbilt University) We all love to talk. Some like to listen, too. But language is far more than just a tool we use to communicate; it can impact democracy, identity and access. In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Provost C. Read More

We all love to talk. But is language just a tool we use to communicate—or is it something more powerful? How does it impact democracy, identity and access? In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Akshya Saxena, associate professor of English at Vanderbilt, and Provost C. Cybele Raver dig into the fascinating and layered history—and future—of language. Read More

Provost Cybele Raver with author, Arthur Brooks, endowed professor in the Department of Medicine, Health and Society (Vanderbilt) What defines happiness? And how does that impact the pursuit of achievement, success and a meaningful life? These are some powerful questions no matter where you are in life. On this episode… Read More

Kelly Goldsmith, E. Bronson Ingram Chair and Professor of Marketing at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt) Remember during the COVID-19 pandemic when people were hoarding everything from toilet paper to potato chips? Or when the desire for a “must have” item drives buyers into strategic chaos to… Read More

How can democratic societies endure, and even flourish, amid deep disagreement? Get ready for a fascinating and timely episode of the Quantum Potential podcast with political scientist and philosophy professor Dr. Robert Talisse and Provost C. Cybele Raver. Read More

Robert B. Talisse, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, with Provost Cybele Raver during Quantum Potential Podcast (Vanderbilt University) Right now in our country, political polarization and divisive anger between parties make some feel that our democracy is breaking. How can democratic societies endure—and even flourish—amid deep and persistent disagreement?… Read More

What makes a true story more compelling than fiction? Documentary films have the ability to shine a light on real-life experiences, issues and people in unique and creative ways. They pull viewers in by showing a slice of life through a specific perspective. Mariah Kramer, documentary filmmaker, senior lecturer and… Read More