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A softly colored illustration of a double rainbow arches over a calm blue sea under a pastel sky, evoking harmony between religion and science.
4mins
Some scientists see religion as a threat to the scientific method that should be resisted. But faith "is really asking a different set of questions," says Collins.
John Templeton Foundation
toxic work culture
3mins
Good culture is more than just liking each other. Here’s the key way to build great culture at work.
A figure with wings kneels and gestures toward a standing, robed figure against a red background, evoking the question: what is hell like? Both appear in a detailed, engraved style.
4mins
What’s hell really like?
John Templeton Foundation
A bearded man with outstretched arms and blue drapery appears to be in motion, depicted in a classical painting style that evokes the search for evidence for God.
4mins
There is no evidence for God as a “big being.” Is God something else?
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A metallic, blindfolded bust of a person is shown against a black background, symbolizing justice, impartiality, and the resolve to turn the other cheek in the face of adversity.
5mins
When should we seek justice, and when should we forgive? A bishop explains.
John Templeton Foundation
5mins
The first human that isn’t an Earthling could be in our lifetime.
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A close-up of a painted human arm and hand reaching out with extended fingers against a light, cracked background.
5mins
Atheists are not immune from supernatural thinking.
A red, intricately patterned lace heart with a floral border and a cherub design in the center, set against a black background.
4mins
New research shows that having an attitude of gratitude is key to healthy relationships, and it can virally impact society.
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A nude figure with outstretched arms stands against a sky with rainbows and flying birds, evoking a sense of belief in the supernatural.
4mins
From superstition to religion, we are surrounded by supernatural thinking. Is that a bad thing?
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A blurred image of a green grassy field bordered by tall trees under a partly cloudy sky evokes a sense of nostalgia.
4mins
Escape a mental rut by using nostalgia.
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Two figures embrace in the foreground as celestial bodies or stars, evoking supernatural thinking, tumble from a dark sky; in the background, a crowd with raised arms watches in awe.
7mins
"Supernatural thinking is actually an important part of being a complete human being."
John Templeton Foundation
truth bias
2mins
How to see through the lies that surround us.
4mins
Rituals come as much from religion as they do from the way Earth spins around the Sun.
A bronze Buddha head sculpture with ornate crown and elongated earlobes, set against a black background, embodies the philosophies of self through its serene expression and timeless artistry.
3mins
People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, either associative or distinctive thinking will shape your sense of self.
John Templeton Foundation
14mins
“This is much deeper than just ‘let’s figure out how we can get both sides to get along.’”
Close-up of a lion's open mouth showing sharp teeth and tongue, painted in a realistic style with rich brown and yellow tones, capturing intensity that echoes themes seen in the neuroscience of inequality.
6mins
What inequality and populism look like in the brain, according to a neuroscientist.
John Templeton Foundation
cognitive decline
9mins
Only 2% of Alzheimer’s is 100% genetic. The rest is up to your daily habits.