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The Best of the Best: Big Think+ in 2020
For many, 2020 will not be remembered as a “best of” much. We don’t need to repeat the reasons here; it’s sufficient to point out that a 100-year pandemic was […]
Big think: Will AI ever achieve true understanding?
If you ask your maps app to find "restaurants that aren't McDonald's," you won't like the result.
How Big Think can better support you and how you can support Big Think
Here's a letter from our co-founders on the ways to help the world get smarter, faster, through engaging actionable content.
Love big ideas? Big Think is seeking a social media intern!
Want to build your skills while working on content that makes you smarter, faster? Apply now.
3 highlights from Penn Jillette’s Big Think interview on 2020, cancel culture, and friendship
The renowned magician recently joined Big Think CEO and cofounder Victoria Brown for a wide-ranging discussion.
6 lessons to supercharge your communication and collaboration skills
Join Big Think's premium learning platform, Big Think+, and learn skills that will propel your life and career.
Learn the art of conversation, with comedian Pete Holmes
We have a new range of skills coming to Big Think+ this week, including communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
How to make the most of meetings, with Tim Ferriss, Elon Musk, and Carson Tate
Join Big Think's premium video learning platform, Big Think+, and learn skills that will propel your life and career.
Big Think’s CEO on how Big Think got built
Building Big Think from little more than an idea to 30 million monthly visitors, co-founder Victoria Rachel Montgomery-Brown knows something about being an entrepreneur. Her idea, together with co-founder Peter […]
Big Think is evolving. Learn habits of mind from the world’s greatest thinkers.
At Big Think, we capture the thoughts of the world's most brilliant thinkers.
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Big Think and LinkedIn Learning Establish New Partnership
New York, NY 11/9/18
10 video games to help kids think big
We found 10 video games that kids will love (and they'll secretly be learning, too).
Have you seen the new Big Think?
Notice anything different? The biggest ideas of the 21st century just got a makeover.
7 (more) board games to help kids think big
We catalogue seven more board games to teach children science, problem-solving, and even foster their creativity.
Emily Nemens (Editor, The Paris Review) – The Literary Industrial Complex – Think Again – a Big Think Podcast #162
A seismic shake-up at a venerable literary gatekeeper. Shallow and not-so-shallow consumerism. The Paris Review's new editor on old ghosts, new voices, and what's worth keeping.
Habits change your life. Here’s how to change your habits.
Willpower alone likely isn't enough to replace a bad habit with a good one.
The Impossible Problem – Michael Gazzaniga – Think Again – a Big Think Podcast #145
If you've ever heard that there are differences between the "left and right brain", you can blame Michael Gazzaniga. His new work aims at closing the gap between the meat of the brain and the magic of consciousness, and maybe saving us a lot of future headaches.
Penn Jillette: The year that shattered America’s illusions
The year 2020 will go down in history as one that shook our inner and outer worlds.
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“Supermountains” may have influenced the course of life on Earth
Gigantic ranges called "supermountains" formed twice in Earth's history, and they may have had a profound influence on evolutionary history.
LIVE JUNE 30 | Happiness hack: Approach life like an Italian chef
If you're interested in reinvention and adaptability, turns out Italian cooking is an instruction manual for life.
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Earth’s mantle: how earthquakes reveal the history and inner structure of our planet
We know more about the universe than what is beneath our feet. But Earth's mantle holds subtle clues about our planet's past.
The Way Brothers – City On a Hill – Think Again – a Big Think Podcast #143
God, guns, sex, and mutually exclusive concepts of liberty. The Way Brothers' Netflix docuseries Wild, Wild Country tells a story that's about as American as it gets.
Freedom fighting, writing, and microdosing LSD
Join New York Times best-selling author Maria Konnikova as she leads this special edition of Big Think Live.
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Midlife crisis? More like midlife calling. Here’s how to find yours.
Did you know that shifting to a positive perspective on aging can add 7.5 years to your life? Or that there is a provable U-curve of happiness that shows people get happier after age 50?
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How to manage life’s “inflection points” better
Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
Why ignoring genetic differences between people exacerbates inequality
Science doesn't fit neatly into ideology.
Why chess should be required in school
More than a decade ago, Armenia made chess a required subject in school because it teaches kids how to think and cope with failure. The U.S. should follow suit.
Facing adversity: Build grit and resilience like a Navy SEAL
Learn how to lean into difficult times and build your resilience.
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