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In this 5-part Big Think Mentor workshop Mihnea Moldoveanu teaches us how to systematically analyze the epistemic structure of networks by using a diagramming tool called the epinet. In this […]

Sam Harris says that stress-reductive benefits of meditation are rather trivial compared to the insights one can discover about the nature of the self.

The stress-reductive benefits of meditation are trivial compared to the insights one can discover about the nature of the self.

Sometimes to be able to make a good decision about digital marketing, it helps to see where other companies err.

How can companies cope with digital disruption?

Brad Templeton discusses the vast computational power that a quantum computer could have, provided that someone were to build one.

Hal Luftig is optimistic that theater will not die as an artform, even in the face of our on-demand, digital consumption.

Paul Taylor, Executive VP of Special Projects at the Pew Research Center, discusses the phenomenon of boomerangers: millennials who come back home to live with their parents after college.

Jeffrey Kluger describes some of the key traits of narcissistic personality disorder, pointing out that some of our greatest leaders have narcissistic tendencies.

Shmuley Boteach argues that men have affairs because their low self-esteem requires constant affirmation. Boteach, an American Orthodox rabbi, is author of "Kosher Lust: Love is Not the Answer."

Former US House Representative Barney Frank argues that the ignorance underlying resistance to same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization is similar. In both cases, he says, reality will overcome prejudice and […]

Luis von Ahn describes the model for the free language-learning platform, Duolingo. The idea, he says, goes back to his childhood, where he imagined a model for a gymnasium that […]

Sam Harris describes the properties of consciousness and how mindfulness practices of all stripes can be used to transcend one’s ego.

Professional skateboarder Chris Cole explains how skaters are trendsetters, innovators, and outside-of-the-box visionaries.

We owe it to ourselves, says Perel, to be happy and search for our own gratification and sexual expressiveness.

Leila Janah describes how the idea of microwork can be used to employee those in need of work in the developing world. Janah is the founder and CEO of Samasource.

OkCupid co-founder and president Christian Rudder opines on the blurred lines of data ownership in the digital world.

Vivek Wadhwa points out the lack of women in the technology sector and discusses the negative public backlash to his coverage of the issue. Wadwha is a fellow at Rock […]

Lisa Bodell discusses the reasons that companies and individuals resist change. To overcome this tendency, she says, we must change our mindset, reconsider our assumptions, deploy a top-down strategy, and […]

Bill Nye (The Science Guy!) discusses two lines of logic for Common Core opponents.