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Compassion
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.
Psychologist Chris Moore reveals why guilt and anxiety lead us to the compassion necessary to earn forgiveness.
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.
The benefits of compassion in the workplace are manifold — but leaders should retain an intentional focus on mental, emotional, and physical balance.
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.
"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.
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.
Adrie Kusserow, an anthropologist and scholar of Buddhism, shares how her study of the religion and its history has reshaped her view of the world — and herself.
There are steps we can take to create a new paradigm that will help shift society's attitude towards women in the workplace.
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
Individuals and organizations can maintain a strong and enduring identity by repeatedly remaking themselves.
When a whoopsie-daisy just won’t cut it.
Meditation can put you in a wiser relationship with life.
De-urbanized lifestyles can be aligned with basic Taoist principles — and remote workers are starting to feel the connection.
Considering the perspectives of others has important benefits for individuals and for society. There is one easy way to do it.
John Templeton Foundation
“We are biologically programmed to have empathy. It’s something we can’t suppress.”
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
For Buddhists, the “Four Noble Truths” offer a path to lasting happiness.