Big Thinker
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The site is divided into two main categories, Meta and Physical. The Physical pertains to the tangible world, and covers areas like politics, film, business and technology. Meta is that which transcends those mundane matters. This is where you can discuss topics such as identity, faith, love and happiness. Read More
November 24, 2007
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1) You can respond to an existing idea by clicking “Respond to this Idea”, which posts your response to that discussion thread. 2) Click on “Create an Idea” on the bottom of the site index (on the left-hand side of the screen), or on your profile page. This will bring you to the idea creation page, where you can submit your idea as either a statement or question. a. Classify your idea. Is it a statement or question? b. Enter a brief description of what your idea is about. This will appear as text next to whatever media you upload. c. Does your idea address the meta or the physical (see… Read More
November 24, 2007
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The Difference Betwen a Response and a Comment
There are three ways to contribute on Big Think.com. One is to submit your own original statement or question to start the conversation. Your idea will then be open to debate on the site. This is your chance to test your ideas against the world. You can also respond to the statements and questions of other users. When you respond to an idea, you will join a running conversation thread. Or you can submit a comment if you’re not ready to jump right into fray, but still have something to say. Comments on Big Think function much like they do on any other site; they give you a chance… Read More
November 24, 2007
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You’ve probably had millions of these in your lifetime, but maybe you haven’t had a chance to share your ideas with the world outside of your college professors, drinking buddies, and coworkers. Here’s your chance. Ideas posted on BigThink.com can take the form of a question or a statement. You can, of course, interpret that however you wish, but bear in mind that by submitting an idea, you’re entering it into the public sphere. Sure, some of your ideas will be greeted with hearty hurrahs, but others might be met with strident disagreement. But that’s the fun of it. Enough preaching to… Read More
November 24, 2007
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We choose experts on the basis of one simple criterion: they are among the best of the best at what they do. Of course, that’s not so clear-cut, so we look to a range of factors, including a person’s body of published work, peer recommendations, professional honors, and popular interest. Fame is by no means a pre-requisite to be an Expert, however. If you think you qualify, we invite you to apply to be one of our experts and share your knowledge with the world. Suggestions? Email your ideas for experts or your own credentials (resume, publications, references, descr… Read More
November 24, 2007
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The Web has no shortage of self-anointed experts, and the Expert Network is our way of reclaiming a little nook of cyberspace where depth of knowledge and expertise still reign. To that end, we’ve chosen people who are the best of the best of the best in a variety of fields and equipped them with webcams. Every couple of weeks, they will report on the latest developments in their area of expertise. It’s a finger on the pulse of academia, business, politics, science and art. Read More
November 24, 2007
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The interviews are just one aspect of the site. They are meant to spark discussion by giving you examples of what today’s leaders think about broader issues, rather than the blow-by-blow nitty-gritty you see on network news. To make our guests more accessible, we’ve interviewed them using a technique developed by documentarian Errol Morris. This method slices out the interviewer, and gives you direct eye contact with the person being interviewed. As of November 2007, we have interviewed academics, politicians, writers, artists and presidential candidates, with many more on the way. … Read More
November 24, 2007
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What is the state of global medicine today?
Where are we in global health? Read More
November 21, 2007
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What is the role of women in Islam?
What do you think about the role of women in Islam? Read More
November 21, 2007
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Is global warming getting the attention it deserves?
Is there enough focus, too much focus or the wrong focus on global warming? Read More
November 21, 2007
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Is this the second Gilded Age?
We love luxury and celebrity, but more and more of us are falling behind. Several of our respondents have said that our decadence is the sign of a second Gilded Age. What do you think it means? Read More
November 21, 2007
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The media has been praised for giving us access to unprecedented amounts of information, and maligned for giving us an unprecedented amount of spin. What do you think? Where has it been successful? Where has it missed the mark? What is its proper role in society? Read More
November 20, 2007
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Zac Posen discusses the challenges of design
Zac Posen is one of today's leading fashion designers. He discusses his craft and the process of designing a collection. Read More
November 20, 2007
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Justice Stephen Breyer talks about the Supreme Court
Justice Breyer discusses the Court's evolution during his tenure. Read More
November 19, 2007
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How do we make bigthink.com a better site?
This is a new site and not everything is going to work as it should. And, there'll be a lot of things that should be here that aren't. At least not yet. We're looking for your input on how to make the Big Think work better because, like everything on the site, improvement is interactive. Over the next few months, we will be updating and tweaking the site based on your feedback. So, get to it! Read More
November 15, 2007
