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The relationship between these two ways of thinking about the world deserves deeper exploration.

It is all too easy for humans to fall into the cognitive trap of thinking that an entity that can use language fluently is sentient or intelligent.

Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.

Moments of social anxiety around truth tend to be accompanied by similar “fool the eye” pop culture phenomena.

When was the last time you spent some quality time with yourself?

Today’s philosophy students would be justified in asking, “What does any of this have to do with living?”

MAPS founder Rick Doblin speaks to Big Think about the FDA’s rejection of MDMA therapy and the future of psychedelic treatments.

Digital nomads can fully immerse themselves in their surroundings while advancing their career and stimulating the local economy. But there is one potential downside.

An interview with filmmaker Jason Sussberg about his new film about Stewart Brand and the importance of culture in achieving progress.

Achieving values and pursuing growth is the real secret to a fulfilled life.

In-depth research suggests BDSM practitioners can experience altered states of consciousness that can be therapeutic.

Our economy is dominated by middlemen, including huge companies such as Walmart and Amazon. There are many benefits to going direct instead.

From machines to animals, there are many kinds of possible minds.

Brian C. Muraresku, New York Times best-selling author of “The Immortality Key,” unpacks ancient evidence for the widespread ritual use of psychoactive plants.

The German artist painted death as it appeared in life – omnipresent and hidden in plain sight.

Prison is an unreliable method of punishment. Let’s do better.

This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future. 

Gradualism rejects the idea of a “bright line” in the abortion debate.

Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.

If you think everyone around you is terrible, the joke may be on you.

People believe that slow and deliberative thinking is inherently superior to fast and intuitive thinking. The truth is more complicated.

When you imitate the speech of others, there’s a thin line between whether it’s a social asset or faux pas.

Talking to yourself seems to yield real benefits, from boosts in cognitive performance to improved emotional regulation.

“Don’t tread on me” is a slogan of the deep sea, too.

It’s not a huge leap to imagine we could target the biological processes that mediate our behaviours.

Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.

Questioning isn’t just a way to get the right answer — it’s also a means for sustaining relationships and creative thinking.

The experience of life flashing before one’s eyes has been reported for well over a century, but where’s the science behind it?

“We’re acting more like fans of a football team going to a game than a banker carefully choosing investments.”

Our social instincts can lead us to adopt models of desire that might not serve our interests.