All Videos — April 5, 2011

Why America Needs Nuclear Energy

Despite its significant downsides, nuclear energy is still absolutely vital for America’s (and the world’s) future. And this will become all the more true when cleaner, more powerful fourth generation reactors become available.

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The Present

We asked a government advisor about 2 key problems (and solutions) in AI regulation

Big Think spoke with AI expert Nick Jennings about the future of regulating fast-evolving AI.

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The Past

A very short history of the F-word

Today, the F-word is enjoying a renaissance the likes of which it hasn’t seen since, well, the Renaissance.

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Business

5 ways for leaders to cultivate a “spirit of excellence” in teams

By supplementing the "principle of marginal gains” with these practical steps, you’ll be well equipped for the journey towards excellence.

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Work culture in the U.S. is broken. It’s on employers to fix it.

Quiet quitting, The Great Resignation, burnout: there are a ton of buzzwords to describe how modern work culture is broken. Now that we know what the problems are, how do we fix them? Tiffani Bova shares how employers can heal their relationship with their employees.

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Starts With A Bang

Will 2023’s Geminids be the best of all-time?

Each December, the Geminid meteor shower puts on a show for skywatchers across Earth. With a new Moon at 2023's peak, it'll be outstanding!

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