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When making any tough decision, the key is not to be overly exploratory or exploitative.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?
Life's "in-between" stages pack unique cognitive benefits — if you know how to tap into them.
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.
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.
Strengthen your focus like a muscle.
A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
Harvard Kennedy School professor and author Arthur C. Brooks guides us through the give-and-take of feedback — even when it is negative.
The Japanese practice of "tsundoku" bestows joy and lasting benefits to those who make books an important part of their lives.
From Einstein to Twain, Garson O’Toole investigates the truth behind your favorite — and often misattributed — quotes.
Author and geopolitical strategist Paulo Cardoso do Amaral urges us to ask: Will we shape AI with wisdom, or will AI reshape us with strategy?
The psychologist, educator, and former NBA player discusses the professional volumes and childhood stories that shaped his life and his approach to it.
You might love your leadership role and inspire fierce loyalty — but what if that comes at the expense of a disastrous balance sheet? Here’s a way forward.
It’s something to wrestle and live with, says behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks.
How deep is your kink?
In "Human History on Drugs," Sam Kelly explores what the research can tell us about one of history’s most brilliant — and troubled — artists.
A mid-flight scare reveals how embracing death can bring purpose and meaning to everyday life.
Most of us think we're good listeners, but we're wrong — and it's ruining our relationships.
In "The Gift of Not Belonging," Rami Kaminski explains why group consensus may hinder the original thinkers who help advance society.
Annie Duke, a poker champion turned decision scientist, talks with Big Think about how to choose well under uncertainty.
For his new book, “The Ghost Lab,” Matt Hongoltz-Hetling spent time with paranormal investigators to understand their relationship with science and society.
The “primacy/recency effect” is used by celebrated movie-makers, Broadway composers, and restaurateurs — it can work for you too.
Many, from neuroscientists to philosophers to anesthesiologists, have claimed to understand consciousness. Do physicists? Does anyone?
Nurture your passions instead.
A.J. Jacobs looks back at what he learned about religion, himself, and modern American culture during “The Year of Living Biblically.”
