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Dr. Julie Holland's new book addresses common societal myths society about women, mood, and emotional control. "Moods are not an annoyance to be stuffed away," says Holland. They're "one of the biggest strengths and assets that women have."
Money doesn't make the world go round; it's just a stand-in for value, and an arbitrary one at that.
Professor Michio Kaku delivers a glimpse of where science will take us in the next hundred years, as warp drives, teleportation, and time travel converge with our scientific understanding.
Warning: You might not want to watch this at the dinner table (it gets political), but in the name of having great discussion over important issues, we hope you will!
"You get more joy out of the giving to others, and should put a good deal of thought into the happiness you are able to give."
"All I insist on, and nothing else, is that you should show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak — and speak in such a way that people will remember it."
We're thrilled to be bringing The Floating University to Big Think. Here's number two on our list, featuring Harvard linguist Steven Pinker.