Big Think

Navy SEALs: How to build a warrior mindset
SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.
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Write in style for life with this 100% inkless wooden stylus
Two famous Italian design companies joined forces to create this masterpiece.
How meditation can change your life and mind
Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.
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Take your career to the next level by raising your EQ
Emotional intelligence is a skill sought by many employers. Here's how to raise yours.
Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health
Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy.
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Hulu’s original movie “Palm Springs” is the comedy we needed this summer
Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti get stuck in an infinite wedding time loop.
How to win a negotiation
Getting what you want often requires choosing the right strategy.
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All the storage you’ll ever need to back up your data for under $100
Degoo's secure backups are available at a great price.
Retraction: “Are these 100 people killing the planet?”
A retraction regarding a May 6, 2019 article entitled "Are these 100 people killing the planet?"
Inside the genius of Albert Einstein
What was so great about Einstein anyway? A group of experts weigh in.
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Relieve stress through art with the help of these drawing courses
Pencil Kings will guide you from beginner to mastery with industry-leading teachers from Marvel and DreamWorks.
5 things that happen to your brain when you learn a new language
Never has the bar to entry been so low and the recognized benefits so high.
‘A world with no ice’: Confronting the horrors of climate change
The complacent majority needs to step up and call for action on climate change.
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22 min
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Can universal basic income fix a crisis that’s already begun?
COVID-19 may strengthen the case for universal basic income, or an idea like it.
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24 min
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Thinking of reselling jewelry? You need to know about Worthy.
Worthy returns 2-3x more money than local jewelers and pawn shops.
Drugs: What America gets wrong about addiction and policy
Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a learning disorder, and viewing it otherwise stops communities and policy makers from the ultimate goal: harm reduction.
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11 ways to stop procrastinating—for good
We're all guilty of it, but there are ways to curb your procrastination and be more productive.
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Has science made religion useless?
Placing science and religion at opposite ends of the belief spectrum is to ignore their unique purposes.
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14 min
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The mind-blowing science of black holes
What we know about black holes is both fascinating and scary.
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Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
Are we genetically inclined for superstition or just fearful of the truth?
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Does conscious AI deserve rights?
If machines develop consciousness, or if we manage to give it to them, the human-robot dynamic will forever be different.
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The biology of aliens: How much do we know?
Hollywood has created an idea of aliens that doesn't match the science.
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Creativity: The science behind the madness
Human brains evolved for creativity. We just have to learn how to access it.
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12 min
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Dinosaur bone? Meteorite? These men’s wedding bands are a real break from boredom.
Manly Bands wanted to improve on mens' wedding bands. Mission accomplished.
Is AI a species-level threat to humanity?
Some of the world's top minds weigh in on one of the most divisive questions in tech.
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3 scientists school flat Earthers on the evidence
Can this end flat-Earth theory once and for all?
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Inside the brains of psychopaths
Three scientists examine three dimensions of psychopathy: neurological, social, and criminal.
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Working from home could be ruining your sleep. This light therapy lamp can help.
Light therapy might help your natural circadian rhythm and even stave off seasonal depression.
Got 20 minutes? Be part of this coronavirus relationships study.
How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect relationships? One study aims to find out. If you have 20 minutes, take the survey!