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Michio Kaku wants to solve Einstein’s unfinished equation

“An equation, perhaps no more than one inch long, that would allow us to, quote, 'Read the mind of God.'”

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The Well

Manage your emotions, in 9 minutes

From trepanning to lobotomies, humans have long struggled to manage emotion. Today, we have better tools. Psychologist Ethan Kross shares what actually works, and why.

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The Big Think Interview

The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives

“Invention matters, but implementation matters more.”

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Will AI erode human autonomy, or help us preserve it?

Today’s technologist archetypes share a blind spot. Brendan McCord, founder of the Cosmos Institute explains why “philosophy is essential” when building planetary-scale technology.

Cosmos Institute

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