The Current for March 16, 2015

Author Kevin Ashton argues that so-called 'ah-ha' moments — and flashes of inspiration — are never the work of just one person. (Associated Press)

From ISIS moving into Pakistan and Afghanistan, to the myths behind creative genius, to the men's rights movement ... This is The Current.

From this episode

Author warns of dark side of men's rights movement

The men's rights group created by Paul Elam began as a mostly online entity, but last summer, it held its first conference in Detroit, Michigan. We hear from the GQ writer who covered that conference, and who argues it revealed a disturbing threat in our culture.
Listen 27:29
ISIS spreading into Afghanistan and Pakistan, CSIS head says

Last week, Michel Coulombe, the head of Canada's spy agency CSIS, said ISIS is now spreading to Afghanistan and Pakistan. We bring together a panel for their thoughts on whether the militant group is, in fact, making headway there.
Listen 21:58
Kevin Ashton dismantles creative genius in 'How to Fly a Horse'

In 'How to Fly a Horse', author Kevin Ashton makes a case that creative genius is a myth. He argues great flashes of inspiration are never the work of just one person, even if one person gets all the credit.
Listen 24:58