Paul Ratner
Contributing Writer
Paul is a writer, filmmaker, and educator. He has written for years for Big Think and other outlets on transformative scientific research, history, and current events. His award-winning films like the true-life adventure "Moses on the Mesa" and the science documentary "The Caveman of Atomic City" have played at film festivals around the world. Paul also organizes numerous unique educational events, renowned film festivals, and competitions for thousands of people. He has degrees from Cornell University (BA) and Chapman University (MFA). You can follow Paul's work at paulratnerimagines.com, on Instagram, and Facebook.
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Single people have their own day to celebrate love.
Harvard University’s popular course on Buddhism returns with an interactive feature and great content.
The Olympic Games are the perfect backdrop for international propaganda.
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Scientists devise neural networks that can spot likely government corruption.
Harvard’s Steven Pinker makes the case that excessive political correctness can be damaging to society and lead to the growth of radical opinions.
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