Cognitive flexibility, opportunistic survival, and social cooperation have allowed rats to thrive in conditions that wipe out other species.

Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman contends that our modern sense of altruism can be traced back to the radical shift in ethical thinking sparked by Jesus' teachings.

Activist, author, and Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani explains why playing it safe is hurting workplaces — and how to change it.

To foster inclusive and compassionate spaces for trauma survivors, we should understand the neurology of trauma and its profound effects, as emphasized by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk.

Some people are always at war.

Psychologist Chris Moore reveals why guilt and anxiety lead us to the compassion necessary to earn forgiveness.

From neuroscience to philosophy, experts reveal why compassion may be the most important human skill we have.

“The idea is that we move from a place of wanting the world to conform to what we like [towards] not needing other people to be different from who they are.”

"One of the largest mitigating factors against getting traumatized is who is there for you at that particular time."

Humans are instinctively drawn to hierarchy, but to earn respect, leaders must clearly communicate their motivations and demonstrate compassion and loyalty, fostering a reciprocal commitment from their teams, according to leadership consultant Simon Sinek.

Led by experts like Angie McArthur and Ginni Rometty, this class teaches relational intelligence through lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication and vulnerability in transforming challenging interactions into collaborative opportunities.

In this excerpt from "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...," Steven Pinker examines how crying may have evolved as part of a suite of emotional expressions aimed at strengthening social bonds.

Virtue is hard to attain, and that’s the point. Sarah Schnitker explains why self-help shortcuts miss the mark.

Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences.

The benefits of compassion in the workplace are manifold — but leaders should retain an intentional focus on mental, emotional, and physical balance.

"You can't possibly exaggerate how much better it is to live in a peaceful, orderly society, and to be wealthy, and healthy, and surrounded by people who you love."

Aristotle thought that a friend you love is considered your ‘second-self’, someone whose pain feels like your own. Philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks, what happens when you extend that kind of love to strangers?

Rutger Bregman's "Moral Ambition" wants us to aim our careers not at money but solving the world's biggest problems.

Pessimissts are never disappointed, but are they also kinder?

When your life’s truth and the reality you live become out of sync, you risk falling into an "anxiety spiral."

Buddhism has rules for slaying your enemies. But the real surprise is finding out who your enemies actually are.

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.

“If we didn't find helping other people pleasurable, we wouldn’t be altruistic.”

"I know what you're thinking" can sound kind or creepy — depending on who's saying it.

In "Moral Ambition," Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that all would benefit from a collective redefinition of success.

Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.

Tech entrepreneur Alvin Wang Graylin sketches out a bold new age of AI-led enlightenment underscored by compassion.

DE&I has come under fire — but our leaders should still embed allyship deep within company culture. Here’s a plan.

Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.

Tough and cutthroat leaders are celebrated in a results-driven culture — but there is another path to C-suite success.