The physics of time, entropy, and death Why does time move forward but not backward? Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder explains. ▸ 5 min — with Sabine Hossenfelder
The mind-bending physics of time How the Big Bang gave us time, explained by theoretical physicist. ▸ 8 min — with Sean Carroll
The sexual desire masterclass, with Dr. Emily Nagoski Your sexual education was probably inadequate. Here’s the information you always needed. ▸ 9 min — with Emily Nagoski
Building leaders ready for anything: 4 critical change leadership capabilities Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
The neuroscience of loving music Humans are musical animals four million years in the making, explained by music expert Michael Spitzer. ▸ 8 min — with Michael Spitzer
The ultimate guide to rationality Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world. ▸ 1:19:22 min — with Steven Pinker
How to use note-taking for crystal clear focus This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte. ▸ 4 min — with Tiago Forte
The Present Is college still worth it? Yes (for now, at least) A college education currently provides roughly a 10% rate of return, beating the long-term performance of equities.
Fix hidden conflict — before it’s too late Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good. ▸ 6 min — with Priya Parker
Business Turn contradiction into success with the 4 “paradoxical marketers” How to juggle while walking a tightrope — at work.
Thinking The great free will debate featuring Michio Kaku and Steven Pinker Who — or what — really controls your mind?
Thinking Skepticism: Why critical thinking makes you smarter "In order to seek truth," Rene Descartes once wrote, "it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, all things."
Neuropsych Frans de Waal: Acclaimed primatologist and impactful Big Thinker His career helped define humanity’s place in the world by bringing us “a little closer” to our ape relatives.
Health Don’t buy the hype on new “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s treatments The sober reality behind the effectiveness of two new drugs touted as Alzheimer's breakthroughs: lecanemab and donanemab.
How to live after your soulmate has died Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband. ▸ 7 min — with Michelle Thaller
Empowering growth The 7 most in-demand skills driving the leadership gap Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
The Learning Curve Is the “marshmallow test” really a predictor of future success? The replication crisis has debunked many of psychology’s fair-haired hypotheses, but for the marshmallow test, things have only become more interesting.
The Past Vesuvius Challenge: Can AI decipher these mysterious ancient scrolls? The volcano’s historic eruption preserved an ancient library, but rendered its content illegible. A public competition aims to change that.
Is marriage dying? Why marriage is thriving — and dying — in different American classes. ▸ 6 min — with Richard Reeves
Debate world champion: Why agreement is overrated Our impulse to seek out agreement is stifling us, says world debate champion Bo Seo. ▸ 4 min — with Bo Seo
Thinking 3 great untruths to stop telling kids — and ourselves Kids are fragile. They should trust their feelings. The world is a battle between good and evil. We should stop repeating these untruths.
The Learning Curve 3 rules to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you Actor and science communicator Alan Alda shares his three rules of three for effective and empathic communication.
Personal Growth Why divergent thinkers beat geniuses in the real world Don’t take the prodigy pathway. Become a broad thinker instead. ▸ 6 min — with David Epstein
Stoicism: How to turn your sadness into strength Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair. ▸ 7 min — with Chloé Valdary
The Learning Curve 6 strategies on how to apologize well — even though we all hate doing it When a whoopsie-daisy just won’t cut it.
The Learning Curve Improve your problem-solving with elastic thinking Elastic thinking can reveal the assumptions that hamstring our ability to solve seemingly intractable problems.
The 3 dimensions of secrets: What are you hiding and why? This scientist collected thousands of secrets. They all had 3 things in common. ▸ 7 min — with Michael Slepian
The Learning Curve How to find success with the 4 conditions of “intelligent failure” When we prepare for our plans to go wrong, we build the foundations for lasting profit.
Event Become a Learning-Driven Organization The L&D team at S&P Global discuss how they build a culture of learning at their organization.
Debate world champion explains how to argue Bo Seo, Harvard’s former debate coach, explains a good argument. ▸ 5 min — with Bo Seo