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The potential of CRISPR technology is incredible, but the threats are too serious to ignore.
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Research has shown how important empathy is to relationships, but there are limits to its power.
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Philosophers, theoretical physicists, psychologists, and others consider what or who is really in control.
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Labeling thinkers like Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs as "other" may be stifling humanity's creative potential.
NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller is coming back to Big Think's studio soon to answer YOUR questions! Here's all you need to know to submit your science-related inquiries.
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There is no success without failure, but the fear of the latter is what's really keeping you from achieving your goals.
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Being skeptical isn't just about being contrarian. It's about asking the right questions of ourselves and others to gain understanding.
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The debate over whether or not there is a place for political correctness in modern society is not always black and white.
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From baboon hierarchies to the mind-gut connection, the path to defeating depression starts with understanding its causes.
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7 scholars and legal experts dissect what you can and can't say in America.
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A crash course in the history of money, the birth of Bitcoin, and blockchain technology.
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Answering the question of who you are is not an easy task. Let's unpack what culture, philosophy, and neuroscience have to say.
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Can computers do calculations in multiple universes? Scientists are working on it. Step into the world of quantum computing.
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Habits are easier to hack and change when you understand how they work.
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Is death the final frontier? We ask scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders about life after death.
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Is the quest to upload human consciousness and ditch our meat puppets the future—or is it fool's gold?
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There is a lot we don't know about psychedelics, but what we do know makes them extremely important.
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Monogamy is often considered a key component of traditional marriages, but it's only half the story.
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