Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
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A new study from Finland suggests that we all process the behavior of others using the same neural networks.
Spiritual experiences can be explained in terms of a highly evolved brain. But they also can be extremely meaningful.
The outer planets’ clouds hide the weirdness within.
If light can’t be bent by electric or magnetic fields (and it can’t), then how do the Zeeman and Stark effects split atomic energy levels?
Is blood the key to anti-aging, or just another lucrative biotech opportunity?
There are two methods to measure the expansion rate of the Universe. The results do not agree with each other, and this is a big problem.
For the clarity of a “beginner’s mind” and a path to true and lasting wisdom, one must fully embrace “not-knowing.”
Is there an ultimate answer to the age-old question?
While many imagine terrifying futures run by AI, Rohit Krishnan is quietly identifying real problems and solutions.
In 1974, Hawking showed that black holes aren’t stable, but emit radiation and decay. Nearly 50 years later, it isn’t just for black holes.
If we manage to avoid a large catastrophe, we are living at the early beginnings of human history.
Fear of technology is not new. But we misunderstand its origin. In reality, we don’t fear technology but each other.
ATD 2023 encouraged L&D professionals to create a world that works better – whether by rethinking old assumptions, optimizing how we gather, or creating new measures for success.
Diogenes engaged in shocking behavior to demonstrate the contradictions, small-mindedness, and sheer absurdity of prevailing social conventions.
And why you, a non-expert, should absolutely not consider “explaining what you know” to an actual expert in the field.
Plato, Sun Tzu, and Buddha all lived in a “golden age” of philosophy that laid the foundation of modern thought.
Brain-computer interfaces could enable people with locked-in syndrome and other conditions to “speak.”
Our brains are hardwired to find fault. The best managers don’t let this steer how they interact with their team.
Evolutionary pressures drove the formation of tribes who encoded their values in myths and symbols. Was this cooperation cursed?
May 30, 2023
The title is a quote from William Carlos Williams. Oceans are the focus of this crossword puzzle. They form over 70% of Earth’s surface, and about 97% of Earth’s water can be found in them. Yet, in various ways, man is threatening this incredible ecosystem.
The concept of ‘relativistic mass’ has been around almost as long as relativity has. But is it a reasonable way to make sense of things?
Before Constantine received his history-defining vision, a pagan Sun god paved the way for Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into the Eternal City.
A part of human nature needs to be challenged and feel strong. Today, we fulfill that need with “surrogate activities.”
Memorial day is a time to remember veterans killed in the line of service. These spaceflight heroes deserve to be remembered, too.
If we took the values and principles of cooperation to the next level, we could effectively tackle many crises.
From forgotten Hollywood movies to Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” science fiction illustrates some of our deepest fears about technology.
Plants at room temperature show properties we had only seen near absolute zero.