Big Think

Is there life after death?
Is death the final frontier? We ask scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders about life after death.
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14 min
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Mind uploading: Can we become immortal?
Is the quest to upload human consciousness and ditch our meat puppets the future—or is it fool's gold?
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14 min
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Psychedelics: The scientific renaissance of mind-altering drugs
There is a lot we don't know about psychedelics, but what we do know makes them extremely important.
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20 min
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Human sexual desire: Is monogamy natural?
Monogamy is often considered a key component of traditional marriages, but it's only half the story.
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8 min
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Will America’s disregard for science be the end of its reign?
Confirmation bias is baked into the DNA of America, but it may soon be the nation's undoing.
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25 min
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The surprising future of vaccine technology
We owe a lot to vaccines and the scientists that develop them. But we've only just touched the surface of what vaccines can do.
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17 min
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Personal finance: How to save, spend, and think rationally about money
Finances can be a stressor, regardless of tax bracket. Here are tips for making better money decisions.
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15 min
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The art of asking the right questions
What exactly does "questions are the new answers" mean?
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10 min
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Time: Do the past, present, and future exist all at once?
Does time exist? Here's what the debate is all about.
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13 min
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Why virtual reality is necessary on a planet of 11 billion
Virtual reality is more than a trick. It's a solution to big problems.
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11 min
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Why great thinkers balance optimism and pessimism
Leaning too far in either direction is a recipe for stagnation and perhaps even failure.
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15 min
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Is a capitalist-socialist economy inevitable?
The American economy may be locked into an unhealthy cycle that only benefits a select few. Is it too late to fix it?
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19 min
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This super-smart ball is changing how kids practice soccer and basketball
DribbleUp is the perfect solution to recess at home.
Stories from space! 4 astronauts share their adventures
Firsthand accounts of what it's really like to go to and come back from space.
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How math predicts life on Earth and the universe beyond
Math doesn't suck. It is one of humanity's greatest and most mysterious journeys.
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15 min
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Mars colony: Humanity’s greatest quest
Just how close are we to setting up camp on another planet? It's complicated.
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17 min
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The social anxiety playbook: Defeat your demons
Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn't have to control your life.
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11 min
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The entrepreneur’s guide to success: Follow these tips
Starting and running a business takes more than a good idea and the desire to not have a boss.
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11 min
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Learn to trade stocks like a pro for under $30
Get 11 hours of proven techniques on candlestick, day trading, and investment.
Break down the secrets to a lucrative project management career
This course collection can get you trained and ready for a six-figure career in this field.
Learn how to take control of your finances for under $40
Be your own accountant and handle your assets with this personal finance class bundle.