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An open magazine displays a snapshot of AI efficiency: on the left page, a person types diligently on a laptop, while the right page showcases an abstract blue and white digital design, symbolizing the seamless integration of technology and human creativity.
Business
Why AI for business means a revolution in efficiency
Philosopher and author Christopher DiCarlo outlines the key areas where AI continues to reshape the labor landscape.
Christopher DiCarlo
Open book on a grid background, left page with a blue sticky note saying "You can do it!!", while the right page features an orange-tinted photo of a woman resting her chin on her hand. Remember to be genuine and avoid carewashing in your motivations.
Business
Well-being masterclass: How to avoid the pitfalls of company “carewashing”
Your teams need authentic caregiving, not an insincere plan to merely check all of the well-being boxes.
Jennifer Moss
Collage depicting a cargo ship at sea, a hand recycling a bottle, two workers inspecting a blueprint under the framework of SURF, and clouds in the sky.
Business
Why leaders should ride the “SURF Framework” for sustainability
An authentic career strategy built around sustainability involves embedding these key principles into all jobs, argues Marilyn Waite.
Marilyn Waite
A person stands on stage with four humanoid robots, powered by NVIDIA technology, presenting to an eager audience.
Business
The inside story of NVIDIA
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
Two children displaying defiance as they make faces at each other on the left; a close-up of fingers holding dominoes on the right.
The Learning Curve
How the “defiance domino effect” can improve your life and transform society
Sunita Sah hopes that by redefining defiance, we can build societies that allow people to live more authentic lives.
Kevin Dickinson
A composite image features a stock market graph in the upper half and a black-and-white photo of runners' legs pushing through the pain cave in the lower half.
The Long Game
Lessons from the “pain cave”: What marathoners can teach investors
Resilience isn’t just about pain and perseverance — it’s about embracing the journey.
Eric Markowitz
A person with headphones is immersed in framed pictures, next to a book open to a page with abstract blue patterns, reminiscent of human-AI symbiosis in its design.
Business
Why “human-AI symbiosis” is essential for business and society
An approach based on collaboration and empathy can place “connection with people” at the heart of AI’s purpose.
Alexandra Diening
A grayscale portrait of a man with short hair, wearing a collared shirt, is framed within a colorful, abstract background that symbolizes progress with less reliance on cellphones.
Business
Why the medium is still the message
Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni unpacks the technological zeitgeist in this exclusive Big Think interview covering media ecology, leadership, AI, human connection, and much more.
Mike Hodgkinson
An older man in a suit stands in front of a large bookcase filled with books, pondering life's limit situations.
Business
3 ways “limit situations” can help you prepare for the worst
When Star Trek's Captain Picard and The Office's Dwight Schrute channel philosopher Karl Jaspers, we can all benefit.
Jonny Thomson
A superintelligent robot stands against a striking backdrop of red and gray financial graphs and a globe, with the text "The Nightcrawler" boldly emblazoned above.
Business
Sam Altman: The superintelligent robots are coming
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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The Learning Curve
Why the “optimism bias” rules our hopes for the future
Can we learn to always look on the bright side of life?
Sumit Paul-Choudhury
A person in a suit embodies the Five Ps—poise, precision, performance, presentation, and passion—as they play a trumpet and hold a cloth against a plain background.
Business
Why great communicators listen to the music of “The Five Ps”
Radically improve your work-life speaking and presentation skills with a technique used by musicians and brand-name politicians.
Michael Chad Hoeppner
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Business
Why 2025 will take us closer to the “Turing horizon”
Chetan Dube — founder and CEO of Quant — tells Big Think why a pivotal and monumental year for agentic AI has just begun.
Mike Hodgkinson
A bee with pollen on its legs hovers near a pink flower, casting a spell of psychological magic against the clear blue sky.
Business
How to embrace “psychological magic” to be more creative
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
Five office chairs in different styles and colors are thoughtfully lined up against a plain background, celebrating neurodiversity by offering versatile seating options catering to diverse needs.
Business
Great minds don’t think alike: The business case for neurodiversity
Temple Grandin's story reveals how embracing neurodiversity can lead to groundbreaking innovations and more successful teams.
Ellise Pierce
A man with curly hair wearing a suit and headset microphone gestures while speaking on stage.
The Long Game
The Rory Sutherland interview: Bees, magic, and the folly of “Laplace’s demon”
Why the advertising legend — and author of Alchemy — believes that inefficiency can be genius and insects can unlock innovation.
Eric Markowitz
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Business
Heidegger’s “mood theory” explains why you do anything at all
You're a moody person. You have to be — because understanding moods philosophically can be crucial to your work-life.
Jonny Thomson
A person with a backpack stands on rocky terrain, contemplating the distant, mist-covered volcanic mountain under a clear blue sky, pondering the longevity of nature's breathtaking beauty.
Business
How to build something that lasts
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
A red number 5 with orange flames extending from the left on a dark background, symbolizing the fiery drive to improve company culture.
Business
5 ways to rapidly improve your company culture
Don’t become one of those organizations that slouches toward positive behavioral change — here’s how to move fast.
Andrew Saffron
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Business
10 lessons I learned in 2024
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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