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“If we find just one other example of biology out there, then life is not an accident.”
This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
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You’ve got to know when to fight and when to laugh.
Welcome to the Big Think debut of The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Though quantum mechanics is an incredibly successful theory, nobody knows what it means. Scientists now must confront its philosophical implications.
Team storming — as defined by psychologist Bruce Tuckman — can be fractious. Done right, the benefits are immense.
What Shark Tank pitches, Sundance films, and unusual sandwiches show us about our choices.
From emotional intelligence to problem solving, these management training topics will set team leaders up for success.
Bertrand Russell shows us how to recognize emotional arguments smuggled into presumed statements of fact.
Is it ever possible for God to violate the laws of nature?
“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.
Often viewed as a purely theoretical, calculational tool only, direct observation of the Lamb Shift proved their very real existence.
Thinking as a group and going along with the loudest voices can feel easy and even natural. But to make real positive change in our world, it’s important to hear all voices and question the perceived majority.
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The majority of people in every country support action on climate, but the public consistently underestimates this share.
As we pursue the leadership difference we seek, we attract fuel and generate heat. The trick is to avoid burnout.
MakeLoveNotPorn founder Cindy Gallop says women need to stop giving a damn what people think.
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Here are the signs that you inherited “money anxiety” from your parents.
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Positivity psychologist, lecturer and author Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar shares techniques on how to unlock happiness at work.
Adams was infamously scooped when Neptune was discovered in 1846. His failure wasn’t the end, but a prelude to a world-changing discovery.
Discover how Quantum Bayesianism challenges traditional quantum mechanics by focusing on the role of the observer in creating quantum reality.
Delay the instant gratification of online knowledge and first seek out the wisdom within yourself.
The NFL icon talks overcoming a difficult childhood and what’s needed to succeed in a world where the cards are stacked against you.
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When caught between the urge for wholesale change and fear of stasis, the best approach is to take it easy.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
“We’re acting more like fans of a football team going to a game than a banker carefully choosing investments.”
“I know what you’re thinking” can sound kind or creepy — depending on who’s saying it.
The idea that consciousness emerges naturally alongside intelligence could be an anthropocentric distortion.
It may be possible to give people the tools to withstand difficulty before it attaches to them.
Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.