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A man wearing glasses and a jacket looks at the camera, seated in front of a light background with a green rectangular frame and gray squiggle lines.
Books
Great stories share the revelations in life’s quiet undertakings
Bryan Washington, author of “Palaver,” reflects on how moving to Japan and learning a new language shaped his writing.
Tim Brinkhof
A green skull in the background appears to stare through a glass of champagne centered in the foreground, evoking Agatha Christie poisons, all set against a black backdrop.
Big Think Books
Murder, she measured: The impressive science behind Agatha Christie’s poisons
Kathryn Harkup, chemist and author of V Is for Venom, joins Big Think to discuss why Christie isn’t just a brilliant writer but a unique science communicator.
Kevin Dickinson
Black and white photo of a person on stage, the spotlight effect illuminating them from behind, casting dramatic shadows. A red border frames the image.
Business
How to use the “spotlight effect” to get promoted and be less stressed
It's good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.
Jonny Thomson
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