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The simulation hypothesis is fun to talk about, but believing it requires an act of faith.
What you can learn about media by parodying it from the print era into the digital age.
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
Archaeologist Bernard Frischer spent decades uploading the ruins of the Eternal City to the cloud. Here’s what it looks like.
AIs can imitate but not innovate — for now, at least.
This list of leadership training topics is designed to help businesses navigate the times and prepare for the future.
Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.
Gods and angels have been replaced with hi-tech extraterrestrials.
There are many things in life that cannot be improved with greater effort. Sometimes, life requires that you step back.
Human beings are tiny creatures compared to the 92 billion light-year wide observable Universe. How can we comprehend such large scales?
Claims of a sudden infestation appear unfounded.
A rift in thinking about who should control powerful new technologies sent the brothers on diverging paths. For one, the story ended with a mission to bring science to the public.
If our goal is to effect the greatest possible progress, what would it look like to approach this holistically? What might need to dispositionaly in how we approach solving our most important problems—at an individual level, a community level, or at a civilizational or global one? We asked our experts to think big picture about how what new thinking would be required to create a larger pro-progress framework.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok.
If you’ve looked for a job recently, you may have encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
Intellectual humility demands that we examine our motivations for holding certain beliefs.
Generative AI — driven by large language models — has the potential to destroy or supercharge most businesses. Now is the time to pivot.
When the hot Big Bang first occurred, the Universe reached a maximum temperature never recreated since. What was it like back then?
Atomic nuclei form in minutes. Atoms form in hundreds of thousands of years. But the “dark ages” rule thereafter, until stars finally form.
Despite a reputation for catastrophe and cat killings, curiosity is a beneficial drive that improves our lives and well-being.
Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
It’s been 100 years since we discovered that the Universe was expanding. But if it’s expanding, then what is it expanding into?
Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, has a message for up-and-coming leaders: Embrace the mess!
If the daily grind feels like Sartre’s phony act of “bad faith,” Heidegger’s sense of “being” can help redefine your role.
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
Seventy-five years after the anomaly’s discovery, scientists have finally figured out why sea levels are so much lower here.
Just 13.8 billion years after the hot Big Bang, we can see objects up to 46.1 billion light-years away. No, this doesn’t violate relativity.
High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.