Though he renounced philosophy, Stephen Hawking’s final theory of the universe redraws the basic foundations of cosmology.
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Who decides what’s “normal” and why? As social norms increasingly dissolve, here’s how to find true guidance.
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A new study from Finland suggests that we all process the behavior of others using the same neural networks.
For generations, physicists have been searching for a quantum theory of gravity. But what if gravity isn’t actually quantum at all?
Artificial intelligence can forecast the behavior of viruses and quickly make vaccines to thwart them.
It’s the paradoxical observation that the more we try to process, the less we actually can.
The content of our long-term memories is constantly “reconstructed” by our brains. The same is true of memories formed mere seconds ago.
While the steep rise of inequality in the United States is well-known, long-run data on the incomes of the richest shows countries have followed a variety of trajectories.
Your life’s memories could, in principle, be stored in the universe’s structure.
The future belongs to complexity.
Simple “nudges” to remind people to show up for court could help keep thousands out of jail.
Testing is an attempt to measure intelligence. But is intelligence really what’s getting measured? A neuroscientist weighs in:
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Engagement with generative AI is a business essential — but all companies should be vigilant.
What is perception, really? Philosopher Alva Noë on why perception is a puzzling phenomenon:
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And, more importantly, what’s being done to get them online?
Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.
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We can no longer approach the news as passive consumers.
How can ancient philosophical wisdom guide us in ensuring that artificial intelligence enhances human flourishing rather than diminishing it?
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In “Not Born Yesterday,” author and cognitive scientist Hugo Mercier makes the case that misinformation is overrated — and other human foibles are underrated.
From honing the art of perception to checking cognitive biases, here are a few techniques employees can learn in critical thinking training.
Master creative thinking in 90 minutes, with expert Tiago Forte.
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In a recent paper, biologists outlined a three-part hypothesis for how all life as we know it began.
Sabine Hossenfelder discusses the physics of… dead grandmothers?
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Even with quantum teleportation and the existence of entangled quantum states, faster-than-light communication still remains impossible.
More accurate uncertainty estimates could help users decide about how and when to use machine-learning models in the real world.
Scenario-based learning makes employees active participants in their own learning process, better preparing them for the real issues they may face at work.
Humanity has two giant collisions to thank for its existence, explains biologist Sean B. Carroll.
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Neuroscientist Christof Koch on human minds, AI, and bacteria.
Thinking about the problem of meaning is unsettling because it introduces us to a list of solutions that all feel a bit insane.