Social Media

Social Media

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The founder of GenZ Publishing joins Big Think from the infinitely unfurling confluence of print and digital.
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Bestselling author Seth Godin urges us to rethink our definition of longevity — and to step back and measure what matters.
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1hr 41mins
"We're awash in lies and misinformation to a degree that was not possible before we got the internet and in particular before we got social media."
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A study on the “moral circles” of liberals and conservatives gets drafted into the culture wars — with mixed results.
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Timothy Caulfield, a leading science communicator, discusses the challenges of combatting misinformation in an age of information overload.
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Effective leadership requires long-term strategy — not tactical reactions.
Two people in hoodies are seen from above, interacting clandestinely with a smartphone, oblivious to potential smartphone bans.
In many ways, the rising anti-phone fervor in schools mirrors moral panics of the past.
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Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni unpacks the technological zeitgeist in this exclusive Big Think interview covering media ecology, leadership, AI, human connection, and much more.
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10mins
“If we're to be happy at all, it has to be found outside of this notion of pleasure. We have to step beyond hedonia. But the problem is that we risk going too far.”
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4mins
“Most of us aren't sure what to think about everything, but we don't really see that modeled anywhere, right? You're supposed to know for sure, and there's very little intellectual humility on social media or on TV.”
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Mark Weinstein outlines a new path for social media that protects, respects, and empowers the regular users.
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"We’re acting more like fans of a football team going to a game than a banker carefully choosing investments."
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The digital world will always entail risks for teens, but that doesn’t mean parents aren’t without recourse.
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7mins
Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain. Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Some news is slow, some news is fast — and there are two simple techniques to help you filter both.
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What are we supposed to do when experts look at the same data yet reach starkly different conclusions?
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What you can learn about media by parodying it from the print era into the digital age.
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2mins
Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.
A group of people, including children, wade through a shallow river in the forested area of the Darién Gap. One person carries a suitcase and other luggage on their back.
Each year, over half a million migrants cross the deadly jungle separating Colombia from Panama in search of a better life in the United States.
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3mins
There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?
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4mins
Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.
Unlikely Collaborators
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TikTok and its allies won't go down without a legal fight.
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Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok.
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Smart CEOs can harness authenticity and humanity on socials — but one slip can spell disaster. Here’s a strategic plan.
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Public mass shooters almost always have worldviews shaped by the "3 Rs": rage, resentment, and revenge.
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Happiness is not a five-star holiday. It's often the result of struggle — and asking for help, as author Stephanie Harrison recently told Big Think.
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7mins
Nike athlete and famed Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin shares how she turned her pain into purpose.
Unlikely Collaborators
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7mins
Marketing maverick Gary Vaynerchuk reveals how empathy, listening, and patience aren’t just virtues – they’re your ultimate advertising tools.
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31mins
Author of the Canceling of the American Mind Greg Lukianoff explains the current state of free speech in the United States.