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Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.
Unlikely Collaborators
10mins
“We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make – both massive and miniscule – shapes our futures.
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3mins
“I study the mineral kingdom — and its secrets could lead us to alien life.”
11mins
Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
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7mins
“We could be wrong. But if we are right, it’s profoundly important.” Leading mineralogist Dr. Robert Hazen on the missing law of nature that could explain why life emerges.
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10mins
Are humans naturally selfless? Psychologist Abigail Marsh is using studies on psychopathy and altruism to find out.
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9mins
At age 37, neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke that would take her eight years to fully recover from. This is how it changed her understanding of the brain.
Unlikely Collaborators
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10mins
Dr. Jen Gunter debunks the most common myths about menstruation.
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3mins
Nobel Prize winning physicist Frank Wilczek reflects on Einstein’s greatest contribution.
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Is “identity synthesis” the remedy for racial injustice? This political scientist says no.
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9mins
The Grammy-nominated artist reflects on a life of heartbreak and a future full of hope.
Unlikely Collaborators
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“If given a chance, nature can rebound, and nature can rebound dramatically.” Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses the resilience of nature and how humans can help it thrive. Humans litter, […]
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8mins
Wharton professor Ethan Mollick explains why “co-intelligence may be the future of AI.
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7mins
Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.
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23mins
Feeling lonely? So is everybody else. Here’s how to change that, according to three experts.
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Will Guidara, owner of iconic restaurants such as Eleven Madison Park, explains how hospitality is the number one thing that can help your business truly succeed.
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Journalist Steven Kotler on digital immortality and the tech that could keep us “alive,” forever.
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11mins
“Masculinity” has become synonymous with “toxic.” Journalist Christine Emba explains how that happened, and how it can change.
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11mins
Humanity has two giant collisions to thank for its existence, explains biologist Sean B. Carroll.
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Physicist Sean Carroll on entropy, complexity, and the origins of life: