Do aliens speak the same physics that we do, with similar laws, observables, and underlying mathematics. Maybe not, argues Daniel Whiteson.

“Consciousness is fundamental. It's a fundamental property of the world that we inhabit, a fundamental property of the universe.”

In this excerpt from "The Shortest History of AI," Toby Walsh explores the history of the Logic Theorist, the first AI to prove mathematical theorems.

A look at how criminals are using unrestricted chatbots and how cyber defenders are fighting back.

If the people controlling AI are biased, the output will also be. Free speech scholar Jacob Mchangama makes the case for completely open-source AI.

"We're living in an extraordinary moment in history. We are at a moment here in 2025 where we have world historic game-changing technologies now starting to scale."

A preview of the latest novel by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author.

"What’s happening now has, in fact, been happening since the very invention of language and writing."

Early warning signs show AI is eating into the entry-level job market — a potential harbinger of things to come.

If AI is modeled only on human intelligence, will it inherit only human ways of seeing the world?

Companies are pouring resources into AI, yet capability gaps hold employees back from using it effectively.

In this excerpt from "Governing Babel," John Wihbey explores how AI is reshaping online moderation by offering tools that can help human moderators, but also raises the risk of disinformation and digital chaos.

Behind the plateau in corporate AI lies a surge in personal and agentic use.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

The incredible story of how the US Army began the march toward generative AI in 1943 — and what it means for your business today.

Michael Watkins likens today's AI moment to choosing between being a dinosaur facing extinction or a surfer embracing change, inviting you to join a class that enhances your skills in crafting prompts, designing human-AI systems, and inspiring others to adapt.

As generative AI sparks diverse opinions on its implications for humanity, Ethan Mollick suggests we shift our focus to understanding AI's capabilities and potential applications, emphasizing experimentation to enhance our skills and foster a responsible partnership with technology.

Despite the current excitement around generative AI, Eric Siegel highlights that machine learning has been effectively utilized in business since the mid-80s, emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with business goals to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Philosopher Daniel Dennett offers time-tested techniques from philosophy and cognitive science to help navigate modern challenges like "fake news" and AI, emphasizing the importance of inquiry and critical thinking in uncovering the truth.

As AI rapidly transforms our reality and reshapes engagement with information, Professor Yuval Noah Harari urges us to pause and critically consider the implications of coexisting with non-human intelligence, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership and safeguarding our humanity.

A conversation with Dr. Susan Schneider on the AI risks we’re not talking about and why the fixation on AGI is misplaced.

Brian Gumbel — President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dataminr — explores the cutting edge of real-time information analysis.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Real understanding, argues Jeff DeGraff, doesn’t come from outputs — it comes from practice.

The predictions of evolutionary theorists and current advances in “multimodal AI” offer strong clues to the future of employment.

A conversation with neuroscientist Erik Hoel about the future of consciousness research.

The overlooked reason why "AI consciousness" isn't coming anytime soon.

Philosophers once prophesied that evolution would lead to minds far greater — and stranger — than our own.

Nuclear chemist Tim Gregory joins Big Think to make the case that nuclear energy can still transform the world for the better.

In the post-AI startup landscape, the role of the entrepreneur will evolve from operator to orchestrator. Are you ready?