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Explain It Like I’m Smart
Even the smartest people benefit from more context. These experts are here to provide just that.
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The illusion of self and the illusion of free will, explained
“Many people get stuck in feeling responsible for their psychological state, and there's a way in which simply being with whatever uncomfortable emotions rather than believing that you are controlling them can be extremely beneficial for psychological wellbeing.”
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How to unlock your brain’s natural antidepressants.
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He’s written 7 books on happiness. He’s studied it for 30 years. He even taught it at Harvard. What can Tal Ben-Shahar tell you about really being happy?
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Is social media changing your memory? Here’s what the science actually says.
Humanity's most advanced tech still hasn’t unraveled the mysteries of the human mind. Can brain scans show us how we store memories?
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From Kim Kardashian’s stories to your friend’s Facebook post: social media is designed to keep you jealous.
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What would you do differently if you listened to your true desires?
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Propaganda urges you to mobilize towards something while concealing from you things that you reasonably should think and consider.
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Negative thoughts? Here’s how to rewire your mind
Thanks to time-traveling telescopes, we can see more about the Big Bang
Google maps won’t guide you to Mars - but will your compass work in space?
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Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller explains how a solar storm could wipe out civilization… and what we can do to prevent catastrophe.