Wizbang innovations capture the public’s imagination, but thoughtful, incremental development is often more valuable to those in need.
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The discovery suggests that the “Boring Billion” period of evolution on Earth wasn’t so boring after all.
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Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan enlightens listeners with lessons from space to ignite a sense of purpose to unlock potential, navigate change, and create opportunity.
Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger discusses how 80 years of ongoing research show relationships to be vital for health and happiness.
Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
Depression applies to individuals and businesses alike — and so does the solution.
Antidepressants can help alleviate PTSD symptoms when paired with psychotherapy, but does our overenthusiasm for them blind us to more effective alternatives?
The technology is not a replacement for human labor — it’s a way to complement existing human tasks.
From Hogwarts to hashtags, kids’ reading habits have changed drastically in recent decades — but data suggests cause for hope.
Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.
Denmark’s 10 Jante Laws are grim, and yet they bring so much happiness.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a man of many faces. European historian Michael Broers explains which are featured on the silver screen and why.
The co-founder of Wired magazine shares his insights on how a long-term mindset can shape a brighter, more innovative future.
How would you feel about working like a Lutheran or a Cistercian?
“For every PhD there is an equal and opposite PhD.”
From how life emerged on Earth to why we dream, these unanswered questions continue to perplex scientists.
We need a “theory that explains the evolution of evolution,” argues theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker.
Success is about give and take — with a little more give.
Daniel Goleman: Why emotional intelligence may be the number one indicator of organizational success
Today’s technology presents unique challenges for social awareness and relationship management at work, making emotional intelligence all the more critical.
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.
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Understand how to embrace change during challenging times and build a culture of resilience at your organization with dynamic corporate speaker Cassandra Worthy.
Everyone has to learn about sex somehow. Today, billions of people are learning about it from porn.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Because there’s not enough Walden pond to go around.
Why the advertising legend — and author of Alchemy — believes that inefficiency can be genius and insects can unlock innovation.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
The Uros of Lake Titicaca live on floating islands made from reeds. How did they get there?
You only have 4,000 weeks of life. Use them wisely.
In a psychedelic state, the relationship between your “narrative” and “minimal” selves seems to transform in unique ways.