The Latest from Big Think

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The CEO diagnoses Africa’s uniquely difficult problems.
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Here’s Tom Arnold of Concern Worldwide on fighting global hunger
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The CEO talks about his international development work at Concern.
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The increasing need for interactive, seamless advertising online may put journalistic integrity at risk, says Jeffrey Zeldman.
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In the past, people kept their expertise to themselves. Now they are sharing it very generously.
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Jeffrey Zeldman was a blogger back when blogging was still just another form of “independent publishing.”
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The internet, like every other industry, needs clear standards for excellence. Here Zeldman chronicles his latest attempt to establish these benchmarks.
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Professor Carl Hart says wide-scale marijuana legalization is a thorny issue, but he thinks we need to continue investigating the drug’s therapeutic potential.
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Carl Hart on America’s public policy paradoxes.
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The professor says alcohol is the most prevalent drug in America followed by tobacco and marijuana.
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The professor talks about the conditions needed for a society to turn to hardcore use and if the recession might inspire an upswing.
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The professor cites the myths and inaccuracies about drugs on TV and in film.
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The professor briefs us on his research at Columbia and describes why his project is important.
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Invoking chocolate, the professor talks about the right way and the wrong way to define a drug addiction.
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Dr. Heizo Takenaka describes the policy changes needed for global economic recovery.
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Moyo argues that any political restructuring is moot until there is a program of sustainable growth.
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While small-scale aid and charities are doing important work in Africa, they are not able to provide the jobs that are necessary for long-term growth.
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Dambisa Moyo on how the U.S. makes bad leaders worse
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Dambisa Moyo discusses the impact of reducing African aid budgets.