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Biological evolution in humans has slowed. Can AI, culture wars, and modern tech explain why?

Eric Siegel has been in the AI field since 1991. He’s “horrified” by the AI hype bubble, but not for the reason you think.

These 5 human development principles could completely change the way we think about learning and potential.

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.

“You can find examples of really big environmental problems that we’ve already solved.” Climate change is solvable, argues Hannah Ritchie.

Don’t fall into the determinism trap. Everything is, in fact, random, says chemist Lee Cronin:

“We can use neuroscience and tools from psychology to learn how to take advantage of anxiety.” From Zen Buddhism to flow state, these 3 experts explain how to hack your brain.

“Say what you want to say, and not what you feel.” Harvard happiness professor explains ‘metacognition’ techniques so you can grow your emotional intelligence:

“The physics of the universe doesn’t predict the emergence of biology.” Glasgow chemist Lee Cronin explains how inanimate matter becomes evolutionary:

90’s kids know him from All That, Kenan & Kel, and Good Burger. This is Kel Mitchell, who sat down with us to share how he persevered through some of the hardest moments of his life.

“It’s remarkable how weak the correlation between success and intelligence is.” Here’s what skills do matter, from 3 business experts.

Testing is an attempt to measure intelligence. But is intelligence really what’s getting measured? A neuroscientist weighs in:

In the series, guests read aloud questions that pop out from a gumball machine [literally!]. The questions, like “who would you be if you stripped away all of your identities?”, […]

“Not only does Mother Nature not care about your happiness, she knows that we need lots of negative emotions to keep us alive.” Harvard happiness professor on why suffering IS necessary:

Humans are among the most altruistic species that we’ve studied, due to our alloparental instincts – a trait we evolved into that allows us to care for offspring who are […]

“We wouldn’t be able to talk about minerals if it weren’t for the minerals themselves.” Mineralogist Bob Hazen explains how Earth’s rocks can teach us about our planet’s technicolor history.

“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, Author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on toxic resilience and the importance of gratitude and breathing.

Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.

Is human overpopulation alarmist hype with disturbing consequences? Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth.

The mind-blowing theory that everything is evolving—from minerals to music—explained in 3 minutes by a Carnegie scientist.

Finding meaning isn’t just personally fulfilling — it’s critical to our brain’s development, explains USC neuroscientist.

There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?

“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.

Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.

“We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make – both massive and miniscule – shapes our futures.

“I study the mineral kingdom — and its secrets could lead us to alien life.”

Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.

“We could be wrong. But if we are right, it’s profoundly important.” Leading mineralogist Dr. Robert Hazen on the missing law of nature that could explain why life emerges.

Are humans naturally selfless? Psychologist Abigail Marsh is using studies on psychopathy and altruism to find out.