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Our surroundings impact how we behave while drunk, argues author Malcolm Gladwell
In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the concept of coupling.
Sink or swim: How to survive waves of change in a fast-paced industry
Here's how to best position yourself for taking advantage of the unexpected.
Should we blame biology for our biosphere-bashing behavior?
Determining whether human nature is short-sighted when it comes to survival-necessary situations
‘I’ll have what she’s having’ – how and why we copy the choices of others
The choice of flavor may be up to you, but the number of scoops will depend on your friends.
Here’s how Aristotle can help you master the power of persuasion
Logos, pathos, and ethos can help you bring people over to your side.
Exposing our hidden biases curbs their influence, new research suggests
Do you know the implicit biases you have? Here are some ways to find them out.
8 ways to achieve self-actualization
The term "self-actualization" is often bandied about on the web, but how does one go about becoming self-actualized really?
Why speaking to yourself in the third person makes you wiser
Research suggests that you should adopt an ancient rhetorical method called 'illeism'.
Criminal reform: Why wake-up calls are windows of opportunity
Here's how we can use the concept of "impact impression" for criminal reform.
Do this if you need to make decisions better and faster
These three things can help you make smarter and faster decisions.
5 critical life skills everyone should have, according to WHO
Some basic areas we could all use some improvement in.
Big Think is evolving. Learn habits of mind from the world’s greatest thinkers.
At Big Think, we capture the thoughts of the world's most brilliant thinkers.
7 best board games to help children think big
Like sneaking veggies into dessert, these board games teach STEM, strategy, and executive functions through the joys of play.
Why American culture gets mistakes all wrong
Mistakes are part of learning, not a failure of character.
Why avoiding logical fallacies is an everyday superpower
Ten of the most sandbagging, red-herring, and effective logical fallacies.
Why giving gifts brings you more happiness than receiving them
New psychology research suggests people get more lasting joy from giving gifts.
9 most common New Year’s resolutions — and how to make them happen
We look at the most common New Year's resolutions and get expert advice to help you check them off 2019's to-do list.
How to brain hack your New Year’s resolution for success
It's not about the resolution but about how your mind tackles the problem.
Video games and the paradox of failure
The paradox of failure explains why even a healthy rage-quit won't keep a good gamer down.
The one easy trick that will sharpen your decision-making
It's been used by everyone from philosophers to business leaders — and Stanford research shows it really makes a difference.
Why thinking on paper is a fast way to focus
Writing by hand is the original concentration hack.
How to be a better leader: Offer guidance, not instruction
MIT's Robert Langer explains why great leadership is determined by the quality of your questions.
4 Tips to Help You Make Better, More Ethical Decisions
Adults tend to become lazy with their thinking, backing into moral and ethical wrongdoing without noticing fully what they’re doing.
Why We Need Philosophy Camp for Adults
Go back to school, Agora style. Philosophy can train us to respond to life's problems rather than merely react. One such training camp is coming to Baltimore.