The Second World War was a moral and societal nadir. The conflict's incomparable horrors ensure its continued relevance in art, storytelling, and the general cultural zeitgeist.

"You get more joy out of the giving to others, and should put a good deal of thought into the happiness you are able to give."

"All I insist on, and nothing else, is that you should show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak — and speak in such a way that people will remember it."

While Americans are more likely to vote for a gay candidate than an atheist, there has been an uptick in the percentage of those who say that their presidential choice’s faith plays no role in their decision — about six out of 10 Americans currently take that view.

Have you ever emerged from the supermarket and wondered why you bought so many things not on your list? Congratulations, you've likely been manipulated!

Does God give believers a mental health boost? Two psychologists argue that it's just not so — atheists are just as emotionally stable as those with religion.

Can a website's design help persuade readers of the page's message? Researchers think so, and they say it's all about how readers interact with the site.

Students may need to sleep on a lesson before they are able to fully comprehend and apply the new information they've learned.

How much does a free app cost users in memory, data usage, and battery life? Turns out the ads within those free apps can consume 16 percent more energy and 22 percent more memory, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

What sort of greenery are these galaxies smoking? “The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity […]

As yoga reaches the mainstream, there are many who seek to use it as a control device, says author Shahram Shiva. He argues that young people are usually smart enough to see through the ruse.

As Sesame Street Head Writer Joey Mazzarino notes, every parent should have a puppet. It's important for moms and dads to be unafraid of sometimes being silly.

By equipping chefs with sensor-fitted gloves, robots can easily learn the specific ways they prepare meals, opening the door to professionally prepared home meals.

We're thrilled to be bringing The Floating University to Big Think. Here's number two on our list, featuring Harvard linguist Steven Pinker.

We're thrilled to be bringing The Floating University to Big Think: It's some of the most vital, timely, and mind-changing video content anywhere on the Web.

Just open your eyes, full-screen it, and watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2XgQOyCCk “Exploring this set I certainly never had the feeling of invention. I never had the feeling that my imagination was rich […]

Dr. Christian Jarrett points out that neuroscience is helping us understand how negative feedback is essential to helping others improve.

Gain some ground before an interview by thinking about your best negotiating skill. Research has shown it helps boost performance.

Philosopher Slavoj Žižek points out several hypocrisies of political correctness while addressing how contemporary totalitarians construct social boundaries to control the population.

Ambition, goal-setting, and I are awkwardly dating.