Culture & Religion — February 15, 2011

Turn On, Boot Up, Drop Out?

When the telephone was invented, there were similar fears that human interaction would suffer, but neither it, nor the internet, changes fundamentally human traits like love and friendship.

We’re wired for conformity. That’s why we have to practice dissent.

“I believe our society’s gotten to the point where you can’t question. You can’t provoke. You just have to adhere to consensus.”

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Todd Rose

The Well

Can quantum science supercharge genetics?

Are physicists about to decode a mysterious field of science that could have huge implications for your health?

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Jim Al-Khalili

The Well

A mind-blowing explanation of symmetry

Basic and breath-taking – Dr. Frank Wilczek addresses symmetry’s critical role in nature’s laws and what we consider to be beautiful.

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Frank Wilczek

How ‘flow state’ can heal trauma

Experiences that put you in a state of flow are shown to override PTSD and heartbreak.

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Steven Kotler

The #1 thing college students want

Former Harvard professor and best-selling author Todd Rose explains the problem with prestigious colleges and how the future of higher ed could be bright.

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4 min

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Todd Rose

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