Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning

A man in a Chinese costume is holding a candle, exemplifying the essence of Taoism.
While Taoism can be paradoxical and abstract, it also offers daily life lessons.
A creative collage of individuals jotting down ideas on a piece of paper to boost innovation.
An effective strategic approach to unlocking and selecting truly innovative solutions.
A team of people standing around a table in an office.
Team storming — as defined by psychologist Bruce Tuckman — can be fractious. Done right, the benefits are immense.
A black and white photo capturing the spirit of excellence, featuring a man and a woman at a table.
By supplementing the "principle of marginal gains” with these practical steps, you’ll be well equipped for the journey towards excellence.
A black and white image of a man holding a camera and various Chinese and Japanese textbooks, showcasing his dedication to learning these languages.
Arieh Smith, a New York City-based polyglot who runs the YouTube channel Xiaomanyc, talks language-learning with Big Think.
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Stories of child prodigies and the naturally gifted hide the fact that success is built on more than talent alone.
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Your brain is not an obsolete piece of technology. Once properly trained for learning, it’s your ticket to navigating the AI landscape.
A photo of a woman with a purple and black background, capturing the spirit of memory athletes.
Katie Kermode — a memory athlete with four world records — tells Big Think about her unique spin on an ancient technique to memorize unfathomably long lists of information.
A group of people collaboratively envisioning the future of work on a piece of paper.
To thrive in a rapidly changing future, we will need adaptable and diverse skill sets. Here’s where to look.
A creative spark ignites amidst darkness.
Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
a black and white photo of a crowd of people watching a movie.
We all spend way too much time worrying what other people think of us — it’s time to cut loose.
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Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
a painting of a man with an owl on his shoulder.
For the clarity of a “beginner’s mind” and a path to true and lasting wisdom, one must fully embrace "not-knowing."
a drawing of a green speech bubble.
It’s the paradoxical observation that the more we try to process, the less we actually can.
A child standing in front of a wall of jellyfish.
Despite a reputation for catastrophe and cat killings, curiosity is a beneficial drive that improves our lives and well-being.
Bronze replicas of the Terracotta Warriors
Though Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" is a classic military treatise, its advice applies to all manner of conflict.
a group of kids wearing glasses in a lab.
The curiosity of children is a national resource. Adults destroy it.
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Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
Million Stories
"Of course, the spleen is the biggest organ in the body."
4mins
A productivity expert explains how you can be creative and a powerhouse of productivity.
Intellectual humility demands that we examine our motivations for holding certain beliefs.
John Templeton Foundation
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Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.
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This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte.
No family is immune to money conflicts, no matter how much they love each other. Here’s what to look out for.
Radical Emotional Acceptance calls on you to celebrate all of life's emotions — even the negative ones.
The right questions are those sparked from the joy of discovery.
Personal finance advice is often over-simplified and fails to consider economic research or people’s unique circumstances.
Million Stories
Warm relationships protect your mind and body from the slings and arrows of life.