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Big Think's 10 Most Popular Videos of 2009

From a groundbreaking journalist's remembrance of the alcohol-and-cigarette-fueled newsroom of The New York Times to Ricky Gervais's description of becoming an atheist—"I do wish there was a God, but..."—Big Think's interviews offer unique insights into the lives of our distinguished guests. Here we present the year's ten most popular videos. Enjoy!

Part 1 of 10

Jesus Was My Invisible Babysitter

Actor, Comedian

#1) Ricky Gervais describes why he became an atheist.

Editors' Choice

Why ET Never Calls
Why ET Never Calls
Paleontologist, University of Washington, Seattle
Psychology, Broccoli, and Spite
Psychology, Broccoli, and Spite
Professor of Psychology, Yale University

People's Choice

Why You Can’t Get a Date (Here's the Math)
Why You Can’t Get a Date (Here's the Math)
Evolutionary Psychologist, London School of Economics
Five Ways to Become Happier Today
Five Ways to Become Happier Today
Psychology Lecturer, Harvard University
Thinking Yourself to Orgasm
Thinking Yourself to Orgasm
Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University