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Activist, author, and Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani explains why playing it safe is hurting workplaces — and how to change it.
The "Creativity Pioneers" proving that imagination
is a practical tool for social transformation.
Moleskine Foundation
8mins
“I've started to think about three puzzles we need to solve for as we bring these technologies into our organizations.”
Members
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.
The African Union argues that the Mercator projection distorts the continent, both in size and global attention.
A reduced working week, argues Juliet Schor, is part of a sane response to the impacts of AI and robotization on human labor.
The carbon market and offsetting system have created “carbon cowboys” and perpetuated forms of neo-colonialism and other inequities.
Oxford professor of ethics, John Tasioulas, thinks we should consider the loss of opportunity for “striving and succeeding” that AI is likely to bring.
6mins
Can creativity really change the world? Creativity Pioneers argue that it can. By using art, culture, and imagination, these innovators are tackling some of the most pressing social issues of […]
Moleskine Foundation
Mark Weinstein outlines a new path for social media that protects, respects, and empowers the regular users.
4mins
These 5 human development principles could completely change the way we think about learning and potential.
Big Think guest writer Rory Stewart — former UK Secretary of State for International Development and co-host of The Rest Is Politics podcast — made a profound discovery about leadership while working with GiveDirectly.
"The movement is much bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried, or any one person, no matter how wealthy," philosopher Peter Singer told Big Think.
Implanting machine components into human bodies, argues one scholar, could make for a better society.
Esperanto was intended to be an easy-to-learn second language that enabled you to speak with anyone on the planet.
The benefits of going the extra mile to be socially responsible are felt by customers, employees, and shareholders alike. Here’s a plan to secure them.
A new generation of leaders is forging a path for 21st-century capitalism that’s both profitable and socially responsible.
5mins
The NFL icon talks overcoming a difficult childhood and what’s needed to succeed in a world where the cards are stacked against you.
Unlikely Collaborators
8mins
Effective altruism isn’t just for the rich. Philosopher Peter Singer shares how we can all be better at doing “good.”
AI programs like ChatGPT can create "thanabots" based on deceased loved ones' digital communications, allowing us to talk with the departed.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline relaunched last year with a new number, yet few Americans are aware of the helpline and its purpose.
Some effective altruists “earn to give” — they make as much money as they can and then donate most of it to charities.
Wizbang innovations capture the public’s imagination, but thoughtful, incremental development is often more valuable to those in need.
These ten maps provide a fascinating insight into the impact that soccer (sorry, football) has had worldwide.
7mins
The ultimate definition of trauma, explained by leading psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk.
John Templeton Foundation