Philosophy

Philosophy

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In this class, Natalie Nixon, founder of Figure 8 Thinking, explores her 3i Creativity Model, a framework designed to enhance individual creativity and drive organizational innovation for greater relevance and success.
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Former NBA player Shane Battier, known for his resilience and team-boosting skills rather than standout statistics, uses his basketball journey to highlight the fundamental principles of effective productivity regimens.
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Economist Larry Summers suggests that instead of judging decisions by their outcomes, we should evaluate them based on the rational process used to develop strategies, considering all relevant costs, benefits, and consequences.
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Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin emphasizes that achieving lasting change requires not only commitment but also an understanding of habit formation, encouraging us to take initial steps toward a healthier future.
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Politeness and pushiness are simple, but recognizing diverse communication styles—termed "relational intelligence" by Angie McArthur, CEO of Professional Thinking Partners—is challenging yet essential for reducing misunderstandings in the workplace.
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True leadership is demonstrated in challenging times when accountability is embraced, as emphasized by ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott, who asserts that the right to win must be earned, not simply given.
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FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell emphasizes that to thrive in a rapidly changing market, it is essential to challenge outdated thinking and embrace innovation by developing new ideas.
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Philosopher Daniel Dennett offers time-tested techniques from philosophy and cognitive science to help navigate modern challenges like "fake news" and AI, emphasizing the importance of inquiry and critical thinking in uncovering the truth.
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Aristotle's notion of man as a political animal highlights that 21st-century career success hinges on effectively navigating complex relationships and the social and political dynamics within organizations, as emphasized by Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill.
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In this expert class, executive coach Alisa Cohn shares principles and practices designed to help you overcome self-doubt and insecurity, enabling you to become a more natural leader for your team.
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As AI rapidly transforms our reality and reshapes engagement with information, Professor Yuval Noah Harari urges us to pause and critically consider the implications of coexisting with non-human intelligence, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership and safeguarding our humanity.
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Steven Pinker and Gary Marcus, equips learners with critical thinking tools to navigate biases, understand scientific research, and make informed decisions in a media-saturated world, emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions and grounding perceptions in data.
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This course, featuring experts like Howard Gardner and Sir Ken Robinson, explores intelligence, personal development, and self-actualization, equipping participants with tools to leverage their strengths, adapt to changing job markets, and cultivate a fulfilling life aligned with their passions and societal needs.
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This class, featuring experts like Timothy, Herman, and Zollman, explores organizational culture and decision-making by emphasizing psychological qualities, diverse perspectives, and the importance of collaboration, trust, and organized skepticism to enhance team effectiveness and combat cognitive biases.
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This class explores human decision-making, emphasizing humility and data-driven analysis while addressing cognitive biases like availability bias and confirmation bias, ultimately equipping participants with strategies to improve judgment and navigate complex choices through a blend of psychological insights and practical applications.
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This class, led by experts like Natalie Nixon and Jonah Berger, teaches the transformative power of questioning—through shadow, open, and bridging inquiries—to enhance relational intelligence, foster authentic connections, and promote effective leadership and collaboration in personal and professional contexts.
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This class explores the complexities of ego and leadership through lessons from figures like Daedalus and Icarus, emphasizing self-awareness, humility, and the cultivation of charisma, while offering practical strategies for effective leadership transitions and fostering genuine connections within teams.
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This course on strategic empathy, led by instructors like Amaryllis Fox and Liv Boeree, teaches participants to understand opposing viewpoints through "Red Teaming," while addressing cognitive biases and emphasizing the importance of historical context, cultural awareness, and ethical decision-making in complex global issues.
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This class explores the link between neurobiology and productivity, teaching participants to optimize willpower and focus through strategies like meta-awareness, the Pomodoro Technique, and the importance of rest, while experts share insights on achieving peak performance amidst modern distractions.
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A childhood spent under the spell of sleight-of-hand taught me skepticism, curiosity, and the habit of looking beneath appearances.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
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"If you're interested in human performance, what you want is something that's reliable and repeatable, and thus you want neurobiology because neurobiology gives you mechanism."
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Trailblazing isn’t limited to the executive suite: Cultures of disruption happen when people at every level step up to lead change.
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7mins
How can the brain — a piece of matter — love? Physics and chemistry explain the material world, but they can’t explain why it feels like something to be alive. This is the mystery of consciousness, according to these experts.
Unlikely Collaborators
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A conversation with Dr. Susan Schneider on the AI risks we’re not talking about and why the fixation on AGI is misplaced.
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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.
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Free speech may be messy, but censorship is deadly. Founder of The Future of Free Speech Jacob Mchangama explains.
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Neuroscientist Rachel Barr shares her favorite books on the brain and how they shaped her approach to the field.