We know to be wary of demagoguery, but "plutogoguery" also has perils. Especially if it promotes elite psychological patterns that history warns against: 1. Demagogues are leaders (agogos = “lead”) […]

We learned yesterday that Robin Williams was in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease when he died.  This information has led to much speculation about whether his diagnosis or depression […]

Brad Templeton argues that we're all a part of a surveillance apparatus that would even be beyond the imagination George Orwell.

Dan Harris explains the neuroscience behind meditation, but reminds us that the ancient practice isn't magic and likely won't send one floating into the cosmic ooze. He predicts that the […]

Recent bouts of e-abuse against Zelda Williams and the website Jezebel have websites re-thinking policies for policing (and not policing) abusive comments online.

A surprising amount of studies have tried to pinpoint the particular physical traits, styles, and characteristics that exude the essence of intelligence... even if those characteristics don't necessarily indicate of the existence of intelligence.

If you read the blogs out there about frequent-flyer loyalty programs -- the ones written by people who have successfully mastered round-the-world trips for a total of $10 or cashed […]

Producing capable candidates for the increasing number of STEM positions means getting children interested in those subjects while they're young. For the children's publishing company Cascade Pass, it also means inspiring children who, even in their imaginative early years, may harbor doubts about their opportunities.

In the early days of social media, idealists dreamed of a digital market place for ideas, the kind that might help rejuvenate a democracy too often given over to distractions.

Those who came of age during the digital revolution are now in positions of leadership, working to create a corporate culture that responds to needs of customers, clients, and employees.

Rita McGrath argues that traditional business strategy, focused on stability and sustainability, should be eschewed.

There have been many supernovae in the Milky Way seen over the past 2,000 years, but nobody ever saw the most recent ones! Image credit: NASA/CXC/NCSU/K.Borkowski et al. “When I […]

When I first discovered 3D printing several years ago, I instantly knew it was magical.  My mind was blown by the technology: an almost infinite amount of shapes can be […]

While many kinds of genetically modified foods contain genes from foreign species, such as tomatoes that carry salmon genes, a new kind of genetic process called genetic editing would not require such blending.

Before hashtags and newsfeeds and even pens, paper and the press, the spread of ideas traces back to the cultural art of storytelling. This deep-seated tradition of sharing knowledge and […]

The more unread e-mails staring you in the face every morning, the worse you feel. Here's how to clear out that inbox and, in the process, clear your mind.

Tech innovations can't help you get back at the roommate who ate your leftover curry but they can help you maintain transparency in your household finances.

You can’t innovate and be competitive without change. But companies tend to shy away from change or have systems in place that serve as anchors, holding them back. Lisa Bodell, […]

     More and more often, societies around the world are facing a conflict that puts us all at risk. People reject scientific evidence when it does not fit their worldviews […]

If work isn't making you happy, you can always try talking with your supervisor about how to make things better. The key is to remain positive even when discussing negative topics.