September 15, 2018

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A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Starts With A Bang

8 lessons on lifelong learning from an astrophysicist

Beyond stars, galaxies, and gravity, studying the fundamental workings of nature reveals widely applicable lessons for learners everywhere.

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Neuropsych

Holocaust survivor on freeing yourself from the prison of your mind

“I am free. It’s a lot of effort to be free from the prison that is in your mind, and the key is in your pocket.” – Edith Eva Eger

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The Present

“It’s just like plugging in your phone”: The mindset shift needed to scale EVs

Electric vehicle sales are rising but public charging in cities is still lacking.

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The Long Game

“Move fast and break things”? Slow down and go long

Businesses are realizing that rapid disruption without stability can lead to long-term failure. A new era of thoughtful, sustainable growth is emerging.

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Business

Indispensable? Why some leaders should embrace succession

If “founder mode” runs its course, CEOs should cultivate a new skillset rooted in the authenticity of self-awareness.

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Think Again Podcasts

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.

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