Surprising Science — March 12, 2014 The Accidental Universe bigthinkeditor Copy a link to the article entitled http://The%20Accidental%20Universe Share The Accidental Universe on Facebook Share The Accidental Universe on Twitter (X) Share The Accidental Universe on LinkedIn Alan Lightman on whether our universe may be an accident.
The Future Philosopher Nick Bostrom’s predictions on life in an AI utopia Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.
The Present How we all got into debt Consumer debt shapes American lives so thoroughly that it seems eternal and immortal, but it’s actually relatively new to the financial world.
Thinking Everyday Philosophy: “Should I disinvite my bigoted friend from group trips?” You've got to know when to fight and when to laugh.
Business Do you try to avoid your boss? For Isaiah Berlin that’s a big problem Leadership evasion might seem like a plan for workplace freedom but it isn't a good thing — it's a denial of opportunity.
Starts With A Bang How the cosmic microwave background proves the Big Bang In the 20th century, many options abounded as to our cosmic origins. Today, only the Big Bang survives, thanks to this critical evidence.
“Lord of the Flies,” Still Haunting at 60 On the 60th anniversary of its publication, Lord of the Flies continues to be a valuable literary and cultural reference point and, more surprisingly, an instructive manual about contemporary political life—and its liabilities.