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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
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80% of the world was once polygamous. What happened?
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How America became a fragile nation — and how it can get its resilience back.
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“If intelligence is the ability to respond to any argument, wisdom lies in knowing which parts of an argument to respond to.” Harvard debate coach Bo Seo explains how to argue better.
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Expert Louise Perry discusses the idea of sexual disenchantment, the commodification of sex, and the impact of the online porn industry on society.
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Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world.
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Find food, have sex, not die. That’s pretty much all we need to do — but why do we make it so complicated?
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Sexual attitudes are more man-like than ever. Here’s what that means for women.
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Everyone commits this rationality error.
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The formula for rational thinking explained by Steven Pinker.
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Why marriage is thriving — and dying — in different American classes.
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The $25 card game that unlocks high achieving teams.
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We are ~99% genetically identical to chimpanzees. But there are three key traits that separate us.
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A productivity expert explains how you can be creative and a powerhouse of productivity.
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Why we keep giving power to the wrong people, according to political scientist and associate professor Brian Klaas.
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This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
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Poker pro Maria Konnikova on how to recognize which details matter and master the science of deduction.
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How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.
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Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.
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Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.
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Left–Right, Back–Forth, Up–Down. What’s the fourth dimension?