All Videos — January 25, 2011

Dance Is More Than Movement

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Mini Philosophy

The dancing monk: Why mature people don’t chase total control

The child has no control at all and the adult tries to control too much. But there is a third way.

Bold black letters "MTWTF" on a light background, with the final "F" scribbled over in red crayon-like marks—a playful nod to the 4-day week.

Business

Our jobs and AI: Why the 4-day week should anchor our work-lives

A reduced working week, argues Juliet Schor, is part of a sane response to the impacts of AI and robotization on human labor.

Map showing income per capita in 1300 (US dollars, 1990 PPP) across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, with regions shaded by income brackets.

Strange Maps

Ancient China was less equal than the Roman Empire. Here’s why.

A comparison of wealth gaps in ancient empires reveals stark differences and lasting consequences.

A classical painting of the historical Jesus carrying a cross, with his face obscured by white scribble marks.

Big Think Books

Why historians can only give Jesus a one-sentence biography

The Gospels aren’t historical biographies but genre-defining works that blend myth, theology, and a promise of hope.

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The Future

Why Substack will be the intellectual engine of the 21st century

The platform is a digital Royal Society for today’s greatest minds — and it could play an essential role in shaping the next civilization.

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Guest Thinkers

Announcing the Science in Society Film and Lecture Series at American University

This semester at American University, the School of Communication has launched the inaugural Science in Society Film and Lecture series, an initiative designed to engage students, faculty, and the Washington, […]