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The trick that offloads intrusive thoughts so your brain can actually work
David Epstein, author of Range and Inside the Box, breaks down what's actually happening inside the brain when we multitask, and why "just focusing" is a solution that doesn't hold up to reality.
12mins
When black holes disappear, what happens to the stuff that fell in? Physicist Brian Cox explains.
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The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
12mins
Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.
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Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely.
6mins
80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
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How do people actually get promoted? According to Harvard career coach Gorick Ng, it’s all about knowing the unspoken rules for success.
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Throw away your history books — here’s what life in ancient Rome was really like, according to Cambridge scholar Mary Beard.
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“You’re not punished for failing, you’re punished for not trying.” Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success.
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Theoretical physics professor Michio Kaku outlines the evolution of computers from analog to digital and introduces quantum computers as the next frontier.
1hr 13mins
This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.
Exercise can have surprisingly transformative impacts on the brain, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. It has the power not only to boost mood and focus due to an increase in […]
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Crypto is a lot of things, but it isn’t a currency. "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. “Mr. Wonderful,” breaks down what it would take to get there.
Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
2hr 9mins
Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics.
10mins
People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
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Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.
9mins
Your chronological age and your biological age aren’t the same thing. This ex-Yale professor explains how to tell the difference.
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Sabine Hossenfelder talks about Albert Einstein, dead grandmothers, the physics of aging, and more in this full interview with Big Think.
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Nobel Prize-winning scientist Paul Nurse defines the 5 core principles of life.
1hr 25mins
Richard Reeves explains the big problems facing men today — and why no one is talking about them.