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"By reshaping our minds, the internet is robbing us of the ability to think critically and creatively, says the author of The Shallows, Nicholas Carr." The New Scientists conducts an interview.
"Is it possible to reach peace in the Middle East? Israelis, Palestinians and negotiators from around the world—and the United States, in particular—are making another go at it."
"The contemporary customer is mad as hell—fed up with inept service, indifferent employees, and customer-service departments that are harder to negotiate than Kafka’s Castle."
"Apple has unveiled a new music social network that could rival Facebook and Twitter, as well as an Apple TV that can stream movies and television shows directly from the Internet."
A new book tells the story of how a Parisian perfume magnate persuaded Proust's family not to destroy his effects, among which were his manuscripts and famous overcoat.
"A small fleet of privately developed spacecraft will head into orbit in the next few years." Technology Review looks at which companies are most eager to explore the final frontier.
"The universe was not created by God, scientist Stephen Hawking has said in his new book. Professor Hawking believes the laws of physics were behind the Big Bang instead."
Everyone in jail claims to be innocent, but attorney and law professor Barry Scheck has proven that many of these convicted criminals may actually be telling the truth. Scheck is […]
"Apple is expected to use its press conference later today to unveil new-look iPods, a revamped Apple TV and possibly a music-streaming service, according to industry observers."
"People who drink heavily live longer than those who completely abstain from alcohol, according to a new study conducted by a psychologist at the University of Texas."
Despite its social taboo, the use of hallucinogenic drugs in laboratory experiments has a robust history in the treatment of diseases like alcoholism and depression.
"Human charity is ultimately rooted in our compassionate feelings, and not in some rational, utilitarian calculations. We are not Vulcans." The Frontal Cortex on why we help want to help others.
"The men are real. The girls are cartoon." Increasing numbers of Japanese men are flocking to Atami, a city that promotes weekend date packages with one of three virtual girlfriends.
"Science fiction never imagined Google, but it certainly imagined computers that would advise us what to do." A Times Op-Ed on whether or not Google will determine our futures for us.
Life expectancy continues to climb, but why aren't we celebrating? As populations age the assumption is that their productivity declines, but we should rethink this foregone conclusion.
"How useful are global gatherings that invite great minds to share ideas and innovations in person?" From TED to Google to Aspen, organizers gather great minds to share their thoughts.
Is it true that more sensible decisions are reached by putting our heads together? Scientific American on studies that examine the effect of communication on problem solving.
"If Americans become too passive and entitled, the flames of entrepreneurial spirit will die down." Dr. Jeffrey Cornwall says new economic policy will affect our entrepreneurial culture.
The bottle of wine you and your partner shared last night didn’t kill a single neuron in your head and, contrary to what you’ve been told, you are always using […]
Today is the last day of the Month of Thinking Dangerously here at Big Think, and in that spirit, we are presenting some more dangerous ideas from bioethicist Jacob Appel. […]