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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.
There's some, but not overwhelming, evidence that dark energy is evolving. What would it take for a "Big Crunch" to be our cosmic fate?
The plan — conquer China and push west to attack the Ottomans — was peak imperial hubris, as the Spanish themselves eventually realized.
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From neuroscience to philosophy, experts reveal why compassion may be the most important human skill we have.
Unlikely Collaborators
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“The idea is that we move from a place of wanting the world to conform to what we like [towards] not needing other people to be different from who they are.”
Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
An ode to the data visualization tools that help us see what is too vast, complex, or interconnected for the naked eye — from planetary systems to pandemic trends.
A look at how criminals are using unrestricted chatbots and how cyber defenders are fighting back.
It's no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
It's not just about the home; it's about everything.
In this excerpt from "Playful," Cas Holman surveys the research that brought the neuroscience of play into the mainstream.
In this excerpt from "One Hand Clapping," Nikolay Kukushkin makes the case that neurons reveal how memory, meaning, and even consciousness emerge from the same biological roots in humans, sea slugs, and beyond.
From Hitler to Hamas, Western powers have repeatedly dismissed open threats as bluffs — with catastrophic results.
Marine Tanguy — author and founder/CEO of MTArt Agency — argues that viewing and creating art has profound benefits.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
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“No matter what their gods were, what they did for a living, what they wore, the songs they sang, everything varies except love, and everybody loves.”
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
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Daily habits can help you thrive or quietly turn into addictions. The difference is how your brain handles cues, routines, and rewards. Three experts explain how to work with your wiring instead of against it.
Unlikely Collaborators
In this excerpt from "Lucky By Design," Judd Kessler explains how opportunity costs shape our choices and why time is the real price we pay.
A preview of the latest novel by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author.