The Latest from Big Think

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The author says legalizing drugs in the US would greatly help the civil conflict in Mexico.
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The author sees little threat in Russia’s forays into the Caribbean but much to worry about in Mexico’s narco war.
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The author says the International Criminal Court’s ruling on al-Bashir will accomplish nothing.
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David Rieff describes Europe’s fabled system of social welfare.
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The author sees some bright signs in the binational approach to security in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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The author speculates on the future of American-style capitalism.
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The author says money not technology has weakened our ability to think critically.
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David Rieff on the decline of intellectualism.
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The author describes the insatiable curiosity his mother, Susan Sontag, maintained throughout her life.
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The organizer describes a typical brigade to the Ninth Ward, NY2NO’s accomplishments to date and the consensus building that keeps everything running smoothly.
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The organizer says NY2NO is distinguished by their community canvassing and outreach.
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Wyclef Jean talks about why so much music still degrades women.
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The CEO says the goal to reduce poverty by half by 2015 is still achievable.
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The CEO explains Ireland’s strong humanitarian spirit.
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The CEO explains the delicate balance between international and local actors.
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The CEO puts his lens to the United Nations.
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The CEO examines the food crisis and the financial crisis.
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The CEO mentions Ghana and Bangladesh as two positive cases in international development.
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The CEO says developed countries do have an obligation to less developed countries.