When the World Bank presidency becomes vacant in July, the US should break with tradition and help appoint an economist and development expert to the post, says Jeffrey Sachs.
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This weekend, I spoke at the University of North Dakota, courtesy of an invitation from FUND, the local SSA affiliate. Yes, there are atheists in North Dakota! For those who […]
Iceland, a small, rocky outpost in the North Atlantic and home to just over 318,000 people is not a country that easily makes international headlines. But back in the 1970s, […]
If it is not illegal for a devout Muslim to become the president of the United States, why are people so hell bent on trying to prove that President Obama […]
You already know where you stand on Holden Caulfield. Either you found him a kindred spirit in your youth and continue to sympathize with him—less blindly, more wistfully—as you age; […]
Since the rise of the positive psychology movement a decade ago, happiness has been all the rage. But is it something more than having a cheerful personality? And how do we get happiness?
Japanese scientists have uncovered that the body overcompensates for the drain of physical activity by pumping the brain full of glycogen, a carbohydrate that acts as an energy store.
Brooks offends our pride by reminding us that the American level of social spending is the same as Europe’s. The difference is the method. The Europeans use taxes to fund public […]
Despite the chorus of neuroscientists who say they are finally unraveling the mind’s mysteries, do we understand ourselves better as a clump of cells and a blur of electricity?
The Climate Reality Project has produced an online video short linking effectively for viewers the parallels between the tobacco industry’s attempts to lie and downplay the threat of smoking with […]
The study of brain chemistry is the latest doubt cast over the idea that humans have a free and independent will. Now, thinkers are poking holes in what was once an air-tight case.
The Oscars are tonight! But why do we care so much? Not everyone is a movie buff. More likely, we are drawn to the lives of celebrities because of an evolutionary drive for status.
The same psychological risk perception factors that influence how scary things feel to you and me impact politicians in the same way.
Doctors have successfully transplanted human windpipes grown in laboratories but vital organs, like hearts and kidneys, are much more complex. How far away is that technology?
The way we think of and treat cancer is rapidly changing thanks to falling gene sequencing prices, growing data about cancer genetics and new drugs targeting specific mutated genes.
A number of grocery companies are testing virtual storefronts which allow shoppers at bus stops and subway platforms to buy groceries with their smartphones. Do you dread the supermarket?
Scientists have discovered how to inhibit the activity of pain-sensitive neurons by using a chemical compound that works like a photosensitive switch, turning pain off when exposed to light.
Companies are beginning to capitalize on the computing power of your smartphone to create new medical instruments—hardware and software—transforming the way we understand medicine.
Why do skeptics bother to debunk quackery if the rational adult who chooses to use these unverified methods harms no-one but himself?
Businesses are increasingly turning to social networking sites to filter job applicants and get a more transparent assessment of prospective employees’ strengths and weaknesses.
How do you find the right mix of employees so that your company will find innovative solutions to complex problems? Here is a how-to guide to find the right personalities for your business.
Using human stem cells to tackle human health issues remains controversial in the United States, but a team of Dutch researchers has found a potentially crowd-pleasing application of stem cell […]
Reverse innovation starts in the developing world, but it also brings big benefits to rich countries.
An investment firm that generously funds startups in their early stages is creating a powerful network of resourceful and experienced businesspeople. Could it replace corporations?
The closest thing the US has to a “Yemen Czar” is John Brennan, President Obama’s Deputy National Security Adviser, and so when he speaks on Yemen – as he did […]
War is hell. The culture war is no exception—and the funny bone is usually the first casualty. The recent talk about abortion and contraception got me thinking, what would the […]
Is there tension between the conservative nature of higher education and the free-wheeling world of creating new businesses? Does success in one area come at the expense of the other?
Have a business? Want to find more customers? Pitching your business on Facebook can be awkward so here are some ways to get your idea out without pestering potential clients.
My post from last week, “The Abraham Test“, provoked a vigorous discussion (225 comments and counting as of this writing) about the morality of committing violence in God’s name. Since […]
Regular Readers If you are a regular reader here, you might be interested in reading a guest essay I wrote in Forbes. It’s about how marketers are being challenged by […]