Our utopian vision of the future is typically less more and more leisure. But if advancing technology really lessens the importance of our careers in the future, is this something we could actually adjust to?
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In most places, water meets legal guidelines. But is it safe? One EWG spokesperson says no.
Take a moment to stop rushing, and rebel against the cult of being too busy.
Before we go venturing off to another star to look for life, why not look here? “If I had to describe myself to an alien I’d say I was bigger than […]
There’s another safe way to observe the “Great American Eclipse,” too.
Spontaneous talk on surprise topics. Author and former Wall Street hedge fund analyst Sheelah Kolhatkar on the reality and the dangers of the financial industry today.
With August 21st just a few weeks away, it’s time to learn everything we can! On August 21, 2017, a coast-to-coast total eclipse across the United States will occur, the […]
Design thinking has become a major focus in recent years. As with many innovative thinking and business concepts, design thinking promises companies a chance to become the next Apple or Target.
Unpredictable winters? Seasons that don’t line up? It’s possible with the right configuration, says physics. “Lord of Light! Come to us in our darkness. We offer you these false gods. Take […]
A recent study reported that middle-aged adults who attended religious services were half as likely to die prematurely. Is religion truly a miracle drug?
Seems our ancient ancestors were gettin’ jiggy with lots of other hominin species.
With five moons orbiting it, Pluto is the richest rocky world known to date. How did it get that way? “We really expect the mission to be transformational. This is the […]
You might think philosophy is a boy’s club. We are here to correct that misconception.
Some experts take issue with Elon Musk’s frightening warning about AI taking over.
There is no end to philosophies on living a good life, just as there is no end to those wanting to sell you a program for doing so.
“No great genius has ever existed without a strain of madness.” -Aristotle
Can robots tell stories? In a way, yes. We’re far more likely to see robot nursery rhymes than a robot Shakespeare.
Evidence from recent research suggests that it does matter where a calorie comes from because its source influences the intake of the next calorie.
Elon Musk issues a stark warning at the National Governor’s Association meeting.
Employees at 32M, a company based in Wisconsin, now have the option of getting microchipped. Workers implanted with the RFID chip will be able to open doors, store medical info, and pay for purchases. Should this be the future workplace?
Organizations of all kinds are putting a whole new emphasis on their “company culture.” A strong and positive company culture promotes employee well being, satisfaction, and drive—which translates into higher […]
Edward Luce’s new book is The Retreat of Western Liberalism, but let’s clarify its logic.
Researchers succeed in an 80-year-old quest to find the elusive “angel particle”.
Why are beliefs, even plainly irrational ones, so stubbornly resistant to change?
A new report shows a marked uptick in individualism worldwide. The collective voice of societies will be the loser.
Should Jon Snow go to Dragonstone? Should Samwell “operate” on Ser Jorah? The line between intuition and foolishness can only be drawn in hindsight.
Totality is a time to look at the eclipsed Sun, enjoy, and marvel at it. But for photographers, there’s even more in store. “Having totality means being capable of following ‘what […]
A neural network was trained to create its own cookbook recipes, resulting in some strange and unappetizing concoctions.
Creators of the mega-hit tv show “Game of Thrones” face growing controversy over their next show.
Every week one of our brave editors dives deep into the Facebook comment section of our articles to mine for gems. Here’s the best, most thought provoking, and wittiest comments of the week.