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The NFL icon talks overcoming a difficult childhood and what’s needed to succeed in a world where the cards are stacked against you.

When you wish upon a star, it probably makes a difference who you are.

We are not the center of the Universe, but life is.

A volley of new insights reignites the debate over whether our choices are ever truly our own.

There are so many problems, all across planet Earth, that harm and threaten humanity. Why invest in researching the Universe?

From "Thompson's violinist" to the "Experience Machine," these thought experiments will throw your mind for a loop.

About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]

Ketamine’s remarkable effect bolsters a new theory of mental illness.

The world isn’t ending! But we are likely at the beginning of a profound transformation.

Big dreams and big telescopes are back at last, but everything depends on sufficiently funding NASA, the NSF, and the DOE.

Night owl or early bird?

The "overview effect," experienced by astronauts when they view the Earth from outer space, irrevocably changes your perspective as a human.

A curated list of must-watch films from Big Think readers.

The impact of giving up is exactly the same as the impact of denying climate change.

Yes, the robots are coming — but take a breath.

What makes a life worth living as you grow older?

Showcase self taught skills.

Technology holds the promise of a better future, but our footprint on the planet threatens to undo all our dreams and progress. It’s pretty easy to look at the world […]

A study of 323 uprisings against repressive regimes yields stunning insights.

The hard part was keeping the list down to ten.

The persistent dream of a “gay utopia” is one of the constants in gay and lesbian historical imaginings over the last 200 years. But is it real?

In honor of St. Patrick's day and Women's History Month, we present 10 Irish American women who changed the world in their own way.

Every year, companies try to do things better, to find the most effective way to complete some task or to improve overall productivity. Employee learning programs play a massive part […]

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According to environmental activist and author Bill McKibben, the third world war is well underway: it is a battle between human beings and a changing climate, and the humans are losing. But there's still hope.

Whether or not you believe there’s a problem, we’re all part of the solution. “‎Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on […]

SEATTLE – Bono calls economist Jeffrey Sachs “the squeaky wheel that roars.” To me, Sachs is the Bono of economics – a guy with impressive intelligence, passion, and powers of […]

I came to the full realization that there is no formula for life. And a perfect job, a house, a business or a spouse is an illusion of our mind trying to bring order to a life that has none.

"People as old as 90 who actively acquire new interests that involve learning retain their ability to learn. But if we stop taxing the nucleus basalis, it begins to dry up."

Last week two articles were published stating that meditation is not necessarily a component of living a spiritual life, as well as that we generally don’t recognize what real meditation […]