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6mins
The Big Think Interview
Why Kevin Smith bet $27,575 on a movie no one showed up for
“You might as well go for it. You might as well do the thing that you dream about doing for heaven's sake.”
Kevin Smith
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Business
The Steve Hanke interview: “Writing a tweet is the endgame of the Feynman Technique”
The veteran economist joins Big Think to unpack the new rules of social media, explain tariffs, and recount his adventures in Albania.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Our jobs and AI: Why the 4-day week should anchor our work-lives
A reduced working week, argues Juliet Schor, is part of a sane response to the impacts of AI and robotization on human labor.
Juliet Schor
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Business
The Andrew Mayne interview: How to succeed as a polymath
The outrageously accomplished magician-inventor-author chats to Big Think about fear, multitasking, and successful work-life reinvention.
Tim Brinkhof
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7mins
The Big Think Interview
Policy and process is paralyzing the US government
"I'd prefer to think about a different axis, which is, should government be more or less effective? Should government work faster or slower?"
Derek Thompson
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Business
How to “outlast”: What Leonardo da Vinci can teach us
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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Mini Philosophy
The “SSS” framework: How to change the world with what you have
Rutger Bregman's "Moral Ambition" wants us to aim our careers not at money but solving the world's biggest problems.
Jonny Thomson
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Business
Why “high tolerance of ambiguity” should anchor your creative toolkit
Creative thinkers are unafraid of the ambiguous spaces where innovation often resides — and this trait is vital when navigating change.
Jeff DeGraff
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Big Think+
The rise of the lanager: Why leadership and management can’t be split
Having a vision isn’t enough to be an effective leader.
Josh Browning
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Business
Ask your boss: Can we have a “daydreaming workstation”?
Neuroscience supports the notion that mindfulness and meditation should become essential assets in our workspaces.
Jennifer Moss
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Business
The David Aaker interview: “Trust is vital and fragile”
The marketing guru outlines the current state of brand-building — and highlights four outstanding opportunities for the immediate future.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Curiosity as a survival skill to navigate change
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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The Long Game
The David Perell interview: How to resonate in the “age of engagement”
You no longer need an army of followers to stand out as a writer — “one great piece is all it takes,” says Perell.
Eric Markowitz
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Business
Team esteem: How to create “spirals of increasing cooperation”
Harness the power of “respectful engagement” to make sure everyone in your team feels like they matter.
Zach Mercurio
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Business
The Scott Woody Interview: The pros and cons of being “memoryless”
The cofounder and CEO of red-hot billing platform Metronome unpacks his leadership journey.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Why I’m writing OUTLAST: a book about resilience (and hope)
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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Books
The passion trap: The misguided advice that limits creativity and drives burnout
Nurture your passions instead.
Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
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Business
Romance at White Castle: How to do business the “evergreen” way
From “crave” packs to Valentine bookings, the world’s first fast-food hamburger chain values innovation from every level of the organization.
Dave Whorton
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Business
CEO masterclass: 3 ways to burst the “positivity delusion”
Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Ben Horowitz thought that “blowing sunshine” was the right way to handle pressure — here’s how he corrected his mistake.
Ben Horowitz
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Business
The one concept that saved my life
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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