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How the Universe tells us its age, size, and properties, and leads us inescapably to the conclusion that it’s billions, not merely thousands, of years old. Today, we’re lucky enough to […]
How one of the faintest galaxies in the entire Messier catalogue holds some of the greatest sights for dedicated skywatchers. “There are so many more important things to worry about […]
There appears to be a bizarre stigma around people – especially women – who voluntarily decide not to procreate.
If you post something that others read, you should get paid. If you're spied on, you should get paid. Conversely, if you access the work of others, you should pay.
Rather than the six or seven you may have learned, your eye is capable of delineating a tremendous number more. But just how many, and what’s the explanation? “The colors […]
The science behind two Dr. Martin Luther King quotes deserves more attention. One is famous: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." The […]
When the Western powers colonized Asia, naturally they enforced their own views on sex, gender, and relationships onto the subjugated civilizations. This is from a chapter on ‘Gender’ taken from […]
Two months before he was assassinated, Martin Luther King, Jr. imagined what would be said at his funeral. Not a bad idea for all of us.
Well, I realize I’ve been failing you by not sharing my views on the top films. My remedial effort will begin with three I saw in the last couple of […]
An amazing art project from Randall Rosenthal that you have to see to believe. “Men admire the man who can organize their wishes and thoughts in stone and wood and steel […]
Recent examples from major media outlets targeting harmless individuals demonstrates a major ethical failing - as compassionate persons and responsible writers, commanding a platform. This doesn't mean writers must never […]
Whether you’ve ever run across this famous “how many triangles” puzzle or not, you’re in for a treat looking at the magnificence of the solution. “Arithmetic! Algebra! Geometry! Grandiose trinity! […]
Dan Savage: I've often felt it’s very empowering to acknowledge what you don’t know.
When you work from a higher purpose you unleash greater degrees of commitment, greater degrees of loyalty and greater creativity in the workplace and that gives competitive advantage.
Effusive praise said while touching your children - do that once a day, three times week - and you’ll change the fighting that goes on between them.
Punishment - mild, severe, abusive - changes behavior only at the moment it is delivered.
If someone is drowning, that’s not a time you can teach them to swim.
William Sahlman: Without overconfidence, I’m convinced entrepreneurship wouldn’t take place.
William Sahlman: If you view all problems as opportunities, and then you think about ways to re-engineer a process, then I think you find opportunity is absolutely everywhere.