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A collage with black-and-white portraits partly obscured by red squares evokes themes of existentialism and absurdism; one shows a man walking, the other a figure pushing a boulder uphill.
Mini Philosophy
Would you rather be an absurdist or an existentialist? Here’s the difference between the two.
How to look cool in post-war France in black and white photos.
Jonny Thomson
A man sits on a chair in front of a white backdrop with vibrant, rainbow-colored abstract patterns in the background.
1hr 2mins
Full Interview
Become stronger: Jumpstart your anti-fragile systems
“There's research showing that people who are curious, who ask questions, are not just happier, they're not just more successful, they also live longer.”
Tal Ben-Shahar
Close-up split image showing the left half of a human eye and the right half of a purple flower, highlighting the detail and texture of both subjects.
3mins
Perception Box
Fearing death keeps us from living. 3 experts explain.
Biologist Tyler Volk PhD, psychiatrist Bruce Greyson MD, and palliative care physician BJ Miller MD, reveal how confronting mortality can improve the way we live.
Tyler Volk
Unlikely Collaborators
A man and woman sit on a bed with two young children, sharing a quiet moment; the older child stands while the younger, cradled by the woman, embodies the precious gift of consciousness within the family.
Business
What brain surgery taught me about the fragile gift of consciousness
After the trauma of a high-risk medical procedure, Eric Markowitz discovered a kind of consciousness that lives not in thought — but in presence.
Eric Markowitz
A digital illustration of a human brain with glowing neon lines and a translucent geometric cube overlay at the center.
3mins
Perception Box
The science of spirituality, and how it can change your brain
Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.
Lisa Miller
Unlikely Collaborators
Two people sit on a deck at night, illuminated by red light, looking up at a star-filled sky with mountains silhouetted in the background.
Smart Skills
The meaning of your life isn’t a puzzle to solve
It’s something to wrestle and live with, says behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks.
Danny Kenny
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