Words of Wisdom — August 29, 2014

Bill Nye on Flying, Skydiving, and Space Tourism

Bill Nye, everyone’s favorite Science Guy, recently visited Big Think to talk SpaceX, NASA, and the budding space tourism industry.

Would Bill jump at the chance to visit space? You bet he would. He predicts that space exploration will soon carry the same appeal as skydiving or other high-thrill activities.

Check out this clip below form his Big Think interview.

a golden statue of a person sitting in a lotus position.

Thinking

In the West, yoga is exercise. In the East, it is something much bigger

Yoga is more than just standing on your head. It’s about uniting with the divine.

a diagram of a human skeleton and a dumbbell.

Health

Strengthening bone, not muscle, is the reason to lift weights

Having a “buff” skeleton prevents infirmity in old age.

Neuropsych

How art improves your health and changes your body

Pick up the paintbrush and get to work.

St. George and the Dragon as depicted in a 15th century painting

High Culture

From Beowulf to video games: Why slaying monsters is such an existential bummer

Monsters have always represented societal fears, but narrative art also casts doubt on whether we fully understand our monsters — and their slayers.

a bunch of bees that are inside of a beehive.

Life

Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language

Bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills.

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