Philosophy

Philosophy

Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.

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8mins
How America became a fragile nation — and how it can get its resilience back.
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4mins
“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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5mins
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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1hr 19mins
Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world.
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7mins
Find food, have sex, not die. That’s pretty much all we need to do — but why do we make it so complicated?
a painting of a woman and a man with the words is it liberation?.
7mins
Sexual attitudes are more man-like than ever. Here’s what that means for women.
5mins
The formula for rational thinking explained by Steven Pinker.
6mins
Why marriage is thriving — and dying — in different American classes.
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5mins
We are ~99% genetically identical to chimpanzees. But there are three key traits that separate us.
4mins
A productivity expert explains how you can be creative and a powerhouse of productivity.
8mins
Why we keep giving power to the wrong people, according to political scientist and associate professor Brian Klaas.
4mins
This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
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5mins
Poker pro Maria Konnikova on how to recognize which details matter and master the science of deduction.
7mins
How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.
7mins
Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.
6mins
Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.
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3mins
Left–Right, Back–Forth, Up–Down. What’s the fourth dimension?