The Latest from Big Think

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Eric Paley, Managing Director of Founder Collective, extols the entrepreneurial spirit of Kinsa CEO Inder Singh.
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"We shouldn't be in the dark ages about knowing the health situation around us," says Kinsa founder Inder Singh. We mostly are in the dark ages, however, because medicine makers haven't focused on mapping the spread of disease, just stopping its biological causes.
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One turkey. Two types of muscles. Two different temperatures needed to cook properly. Put away the roasting pan and get ready to spatchcock the bird.
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Archetypes are dull as ditchwater. The 'Cloud Atlas' author is much fonder of nuance.
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Renowned medical researcher Dr. Rudolph Tanzi takes you on a tour of the brain, and explains why positive thinking might be the best gift you can give your genes this holiday season.
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Propaganda is nothing new — it's as old as politics itself — but adding the connective power of the Internet to the equation reveals an entirely new level of media that ISIS is all too happy to exploit.
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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.