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21 min
The Big Think Interview
The alarm bells are sounding for young men. Will we listen?
“It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention.”
Richard Reeves
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1 min
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
A painted woman's face is seen upside down on the left, looking at a large gray rock on the right, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.
3 min
The Well
When does self-discipline become virtue?
What separates a disciplined life from a virtuous one? Psychologist Sarah Schnitker says the answer lies in your purpose.
Sarah Schnitker
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