The Latest from Big Think

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The scientist explains how acupressure can alleviate pain and increase alertness.
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Claiming proprietary competitive advantage is a weak excuse for not sharing information on risk.
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Unlike previous recessions, we can’t slash and burn our way back to prosperity.
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The philosopher says individual ethical stances are ill-equipped to face today’s global challenges.
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Philosophy is more about making good decisions than reading Immanuel Kant.
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Philosopher Dale Jamieson discusses the role of economics in decision making and human nature.
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The philosopher frames environmentalism in terms of climate change and sustainable development.
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The professor on Grizzly Man, moral sincerity and the good life.
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Philosopher Dale Jamieson poses fundamental questions about human and animal rights.
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A conversation with the NYU Professor of Environmental Studies, Philosophy and Law.
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Big Think and the Berkman Center present Jonathan Zittrain’s discussion on the future of copyright and entertainment.
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Big Think and the Berkman Center present Jonathan Zittrain’s discussion on the future of news.
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The health care expert Regina Herzlinger explains why even those with insurance occasionally opt for retail medical clinics.
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The health care expert Regina Herzlinger discusses advances in remote patient monitoring.
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Regina Herzlinger scoffs at companies making medical decisions for their employees
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Harvard professor Regina Herzlinger calls for opening our opaque medical industry.
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The Harvard professor Regina Herzlinger objects to putting doctors and hospitals before patients.
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A conversation with the Nancy R. McPherson Professor of Business at the Harvard Business School.
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Abdullahi An-Na’im, Candler Professor of Law at Emory University, discusses the importance of a liberal tradition within the Islamic faith, the changes necessary to modernize sharia law, Islamic core values, […]
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A conversation with musician and son of Bob Marley.