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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
Back in 1970, Sister Mary Jucunda wrote NASA, decrying large investments in science. A former Nazi's legendary response is still relevant.
Cognitive neuroscientist and AI researcher Christopher Summerfield explores the differences, and similarities, of how AI and humans make meaning of the world.
Buddhism has rules for slaying your enemies. But the real surprise is finding out who your enemies actually are.
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"We're awash in lies and misinformation to a degree that was not possible before we got the internet and in particular before we got social media."
There are some 26 fundamental constants in nature, and their values enable our Universe to exist as it does. But where do they come from?
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
We need more science fiction-inspired thinking in how we approach AI research, argues AI expert Gary Marcus.
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The New York Times bestselling author and founder of Going With Grace shares how close confrontations with death inspired her to change her life.
Unlikely Collaborators
Many expect AI to follow a familiar pattern — technological disruption followed by adaptation — but what are we losing in return?
You got your promotion — but managing the pressure inherent to your elevated role is now a crucial part of your job.
A new bill introduced into the US Senate claims to make us safer. Instead, it would destroy all virology research, and for no real cause.
A study on the “moral circles” of liberals and conservatives gets drafted into the culture wars — with mixed results.
The road to “uncaged leadership” means reimagining your professional identity and value. Here’s how.
Whether we should tear down philosophy’s Berlin Wall and let East and West finally merge depends entirely on what we think philosophy is—and what it’s for.
When plans fall apart, adaptability can build something better.
While death-bed utterances are more famous, baby’s first words have influenced us too.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Big Think spoke with author and psychiatrist Elias Dakwar about addiction, rock bottom, and the moment you realize your compass is broken.
From Allen Funt to Donald Trump, author Emily Nussbaum explains how reality TV has blurred the lines between, well, reality and TV.
Be more like Goldilocks.