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Dive into China's profound intellectual legacy through five seminal texts that have shaped millennia of thought.
Boredom isn’t the enemy; it’s a catalyst for changing your relationship to work.
Women have made incredible gains into STEM fields, but they continue to face gender biases in the workplace.
You don't have to be an emperor to apply these rules to daily living.
Philosopher Lee McIntyre discusses the dangers of disinformation, how such falsehoods spread, and what we can do about it.
Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
Michio Kaku predicts, among other things, how we'll build cities on Mars and why cancer will one day be like the common cold.
The insurmountable contrasts between their visions help explain Russia’s stunted development and hint at its destructive future.
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
"Kids are always asking two questions of parents: 'Am I safe?' and 'Am I real?'"
To reap the benefits of digital technologies, we must contend with their addictive designs.
Being more creative doesn’t require a ‘Muse.’ It’s about pairing intelligence and imagination.
Let noted cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker introduce you to psychology.
Tips from neuroscience and psychology can make you an expert thinker.
Science has come a long way since Mary Shelley penned "Frankenstein." But we still grapple with the same questions.
Not all stress is created equal.
Asking the wrong questions can hold you back. Natalie Nixon explains how to ask divergent questions to become a great thinker.
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It is time to give the Russian cosmologist the credit he deserves.
It is estimated that as many as 488 million people worldwide were exposed to dangerously long working hours in 2016.
Your inner voice can be the devil on your shoulder or the angel. It depends on where your focus lies.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
You can’t control external threats, but you can manage how you prepare and respond to the risk.
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Brands manufacture meaning through consensus; people must strive to create their own.
We love a good heist movie, but our favorite part is not the caper. It’s building the team. The brilliant thief—just out of jail to do one more job, he […]
Too many people still view stay-at-home dads as feckless deadbeats, but their acceptance is an important step toward gender equality.
Alzheimer’s disease is frightening, but the right combination of lifestyle choices can reduce your risk.
This week, Big Think is partnering with Freethink to bring you amazing stories of the people and technologies that are shaping our future.
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How we handle grief largely depends on our worldview. Here is how three famous philosophers handled the certainty of grief and despair.