Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Executive Editor, Big Think

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Stephen Johnson is Executive Editor at Big Think. His writing has appeared in PBS, U.S. News & World Report, and newspapers and magazines across the Midwest. He lives in St. Louis.

A recent study shows that children just 3 years of age learn how to deceive others for personal gain when exposed to competitive games. 
A new study shows how one dietary change in the U.S. could make a 46%-plus dent in greenhouse gas reductions. 
A study surveyed 821 people to find the funniest words in the English language.
A study from Florida State University sheds light on the sudden urge some people feel to jump from a high place.
A new study suggests that buying time-saving services leads to increased happiness.
Can robots tell stories? In a way, yes. We're far more likely to see robot nursery rhymes than a robot Shakespeare. 
A neural network was trained to create its own cookbook recipes, resulting in some strange and unappetizing concoctions.