Paul Ratner

Paul Ratner

Contributing Writer

Paul is a writer, filmmaker, and educator. He has written for years for Big Think and other outlets on transformative scientific research, history, and current events. His award-winning films like the true-life adventure "Moses on the Mesa" and the science documentary "The Caveman of Atomic City" have played at film festivals around the world. Paul also organizes numerous unique educational events, renowned film festivals, and competitions for thousands of people. He has degrees from Cornell University (BA) and Chapman University (MFA). You can follow Paul's work at paulratnerimagines.com, on Instagram, and Facebook.

A famous exorcist reveals how to tell the difference between being possessed and having other afflictions.
Researchers study the rise of violence in the toys sets by LEGO, the world's largest toy manufacturer.
There is one specific condition for fascism to take hold in the United States.
A fascinating international study takes a look at what the average person does in a lifetime, broken down by days and percentages.
Irish scientists make an unexpected discovery about light by devising a new experiment. 
A first study of its kind finds that psilocybin-containing "magic" mushrooms can be effective in treating depression.
A recent study demonstrates significant benefits of teaching young students philosophy.