We need a hypothesis that accounts for both the fine-tuning of physics for life but also the arbitrariness and gratuitous suffering we find in the world.
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Changing the narrative on false memories might be surprisingly simple.
Ditch the old brain vs. heart assumptions, and instead think about a heart-led brain.
If you see life as only a source of suffering and misery, why bring anyone else into that? This belief, called anti-natalism, is on the rise.
Big Think recently spoke with behavioral scientist and author Katy Milkman about what really motivates us and steers our behavior.
If the daily grind feels like Sartre’s phony act of “bad faith,” Heidegger’s sense of “being” can help redefine your role.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Why do we tip waitstaff and cabdrivers but not flight attendants and retail clerks?
No matter your company role, the road to a happy and robust team culture can be built on unconditional regard for others.
At work we’re often asked to be decisive — but how can we make an informed choice without complete information?
Does Platonic love actually exist?
“I have a friend who thinks vaccines cause autism,” writes Nina. “What can I do?”
“Hardcore History” host Dan Carlin recently spoke with Big Think about the history of humanity’s drive to create — and whether or not we can control it.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
Burns’ latest documentary dives into the long-romanticized life and work of the Italian polymath.
Meet the scientist mixing mentalism with principles from positive psychology and the science of human potential.
Hindsight can cloud our predictive abilities but big data can de-mist forecasting — now AI is sharpening that focus.
Investor Guy Spier joins Big Think for a chat about the “Oracle of Omaha,” generative AI, what confuses him, and more.
Admitting that we know little about our future selves can radically improve our decision-making.
All religions have three traits: metaphysical commitments, ethical guidance, and daily rituals or practices. So does Stoicism.
Stoicism is a big deal right now, but it has some major flaws. Here’s why you might want to hold off on becoming a Stoic.
Every opportunity seized is another lost — but not choosing is the worst choice of all.
Bertrand Russell shows us how to recognize emotional arguments smuggled into presumed statements of fact.
Lockdowns moved the burden of COVID from the at-risk elderly to the less-at-risk young. Does this sacrifice merit compensation?
Encouraging thoughtful responses over impulsive reactions can help prevent AI exploitation in decision-making.
“In order to seek truth,” Rene Descartes once wrote, “it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, all things.”
Treating “oniomania” or compulsive buying disorder is about protecting your finances as well as your mental health.
Executive coach Jodi Wellman explains how to “make it to the end with no regrets.”
Why human attempts to mechanize logic keep breaking down.
Intrinsic motivation cannot be imposed on a team — but you can provide the right culture for it to flourish.