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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
The host of the Founders podcast joins Big Think for a chat about success, obsession, business genius, human nature, and more.
For many of us, our imperfect vision compels us to wear corrective lenses to see properly. Here's what everyone should know about LASIK.
Harvard Kennedy School professor and author Arthur C. Brooks guides us through the give-and-take of feedback — even when it is negative.
The Japanese practice of "tsundoku" bestows joy and lasting benefits to those who make books an important part of their lives.
Social entrepreneur Aaron Hurst explains why the decline of social connection is the greatest challenge of our time — and offers a roadmap for restoration.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for.
From Einstein to Twain, Garson O’Toole investigates the truth behind your favorite — and often misattributed — quotes.
Why some of philosophy’s strangest scenarios are more than mental games.
The UNILAD founder followed a rocky road to success — and his 2023 ADHD diagnosis proved revelatory.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Author and geopolitical strategist Paulo Cardoso do Amaral urges us to ask: Will we shape AI with wisdom, or will AI reshape us with strategy?
The psychologist, educator, and former NBA player discusses the professional volumes and childhood stories that shaped his life and his approach to it.
You might love your leadership role and inspire fierce loyalty — but what if that comes at the expense of a disastrous balance sheet? Here’s a way forward.
It makes no sense to talk about a “religious life” and a “public life” — there is just life.
Stuck on a hamster wheel of mindless social media scrolling? Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains how to consciously redirect your reward system.
Before becoming America’s most infamous assassin, John Wilkes Booth was a magnetic actor who was beloved by audiences and courted by critics.