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Author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she doesn't buy into the major worries about Islamophobia.
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Today we have members of four generations working side by side. That's great for diversity, inclusion, perspective, and innovation. It also produces new challenges with regard to communication.
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The author and activist explores the well-intentioned, yet harmful way members of the left prioritize tolerance over reform within Islam.
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A young Norwegian has a burning question about evolution and human feelings. Is it only our bodies that evolve, or do our emotions adapt to the world, too?
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Because our state of existence is "limited time only," it's vital to seek out meaningful activities to make the most of what little time we have. That's why it's important to place your brain's focus on determining what's meaningful to you.
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Can pornography be art? No, argues Alva Noë, because porn is an instrument with a certain function in mind (sexual arousal) and works of art are not instruments.
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Often the best art emerges from situations of strife because art, in and of itself, is about trying to make sense of the hazy meanings surrounding events.
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Contently founder Shane Snow is a "true journalist," according to Eric Paley.
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Tech journalist Shane Snow introduces you to Contently, the company he co-founded with the intention of connecting brands with freelancers.
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Yes, conceivably. And if/when we achieve the levels of technology necessary for simulation, the universe will become our playground.
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The smart workplace assuages the fears of its employees by offering the sorts of benefits that retain the best talent.
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What happens when an entire classroom participates in #TuesdaysWithBill? Bill dishes out some useful live advice.
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The Paradox of Choice: The more choices a person has, the less satisfied the person is with any of the choices. Technology, despite its best intentions, exacerbates this paradox. It also succeeds in disconnecting us while it seeks to connect us.
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Determining what defines a happy life is more difficult today than it was for previous generations. Designer Ayse Birsel demonstrates how a shift in perspective can help bridge this newfound difficulty.
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Much of what we assume is true about female sexuality stems from spurious research from the 1990s.
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Now and then we've all thought we heard someone calling our name, or noticed a strange coincidence. But for people with schizophrenia, these can take on a much more nefarious quality. Dr. Vikaas Sohal walks us through what it feels like to be inside a schizophrenic brain.
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"There’s no more central message of psychology than the fact that most of what goes on in our heads we have no access to."
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The "Food Lab" author runs through several examples of kitchen conventional wisdom that aren't really steeped in wisdom.
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The Ethiopian lawyer and women's rights activist discusses the matter-of-fact way too many patriarchal men treat rape.
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William wants to have kids someday. William has cystic fibrosis, an inheritable disease. How should he approach this dilemma?