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We manipulate constantly — but few of us want to be called “manipulative.” Here, ex-Google executive Jenny Wood redefines an unfairly maligned trait.
OpenAI has become a household name in artificial intelligence — but back in 2018 things looked very rocky. Here’s what happened.
Professor of leadership Michael D. Watkins identifies ways high-performing teams can be sabotaged — and offers simple fixes for each.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Tech expert Peter Leyden argues that we have a historic opportunity to harness AI and other transformative technologies in order to make a much better world over the next 25 years.
The nature of “the mind” is always vast and clear no matter how swamped by information we feel — and leaders can learn to embrace this space.
Investor Guy Spier joins Big Think for a chat about the “Oracle of Omaha,” generative AI, what confuses him, and more.
The founder of gourmet fast food juggernauts Pret and Itsu unpacks the meaning of success and what really inspires him.
Jono Hey — whose sketches have been shared by the likes of Bill Gates and Steven Bartlett — draws some of his most valued leadership insights.
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.
Turn onboarding insights into personalized learning journeys with Big Think+ recommendations.
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.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Robert Waldinger, Zen priest and Harvard professor, explains why fulfillment isn’t about reaching an idealized state. It’s found in everyday acts of kindness and compassion.
From Allen Funt to Donald Trump, author Emily Nussbaum explains how reality TV has blurred the lines between, well, reality and TV.
Groundbreaking invention does not always translate to commercial benefits. The challenges that faced Microsoft Research help explain why.
A re-evaluation of how we perceive introverts in leadership is long overdue. Here are the compelling reasons why.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
AI, anxiety, and emotional intelligence are on learners' minds as they prepare to tackle the new year.
Neuroscientist and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff discusses the lasting benefits of uncertainty, curiosity, and the experimental mindset.
From “job crafting” to questioning our preconceived ideas about work, there are many ways to fight burnout and disengagement.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Psychologist Bob Sutton encourages leaders and teams to identify the different forms of friction — and reclaim time that would be lost to organizational drag.
Nobody likes a micromanager but if you push too hard in the other direction things could get much worse. Here’s how to reset the balance.
What we can all learn about the journey from sporting arena to workplace — and how Aristotle can guide our thinking.
Performance psychology reveals the mental techniques elite athletes use to build and maintain their confidence.
Stockholm has been called a “unicorn factory” for its success with new businesses. A unique connection with sports philosophy helps explain why.
Professional sport is a hotbed of "performance anxiety” — and to start managing pressure in all settings, we need to properly define it.