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.

Researchers possibly identify LUCA, the common ancestor to all life on Earth, and figure out where it lived.
Researchers find an unlikely source for the next superfood.
A number of prominent world leaders are avowed atheists and there's no reason the American President has to be religious.
Modern terrorism has roots in a mythical sect of assassins from the time of the Crusades.
Studies confirm that having experiences makes us happier than material possessions.
The last Japanese manufacturer of VCRs stop production, marking the end of a technological era.