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AI is unlocking unprecedented capabilities — and exposing new vulnerabilities just as quickly.
Three virtues every good leader must develop.
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"It's much better to try to understand how the world works and then act accordingly. Rather than trying to impose on the world the way we want to think or the way we preferred things to be."
History shows that progress often depends on activists at both ends of the spectrum.
These expert-recommended books reveal how big ideas can shape — and sometimes redefine — human progress.
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What separates a disciplined life from a virtuous one? Psychologist Sarah Schnitker says the answer lies in your purpose.
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According to philosopher Meghan Sullivan, effective altruism may overlook the moral importance of seeing others as individuals. She explains how love should guide how we care for both present and future humans.
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Aristotle thought that a friend you love is considered your ‘second-self’, someone whose pain feels like your own. Philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks, what happens when you extend that kind of love to strangers?
Rutger Bregman's "Moral Ambition" wants us to aim our careers not at money but solving the world's biggest problems.
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“It’s not about being perfect. It’s about reducing suffering where we can, and right now, we’re choosing not to.”
Arendt thought 20th-century philosophy had become too passive and abstract. She called for "active thinking" that prepares us to live in the real world.
Be more like Goldilocks.
An authentic career strategy built around sustainability involves embedding these key principles into all jobs, argues Marilyn Waite.
With undersea cables, AI education, and more, the tech giant is helping create Africa’s “digital decade.”
Historian Timothy Snyder talks with Big Think about how true liberty requires both negative and positive freedoms.
Why do we tip waitstaff and cabdrivers but not flight attendants and retail clerks?
Mark Weinstein outlines a new path for social media that protects, respects, and empowers the regular users.
When stuffed and staring down the last bite, you might hear your mother's voice in your mind.
Sometimes called “the new gold,” sand is the second most exploited natural resource in the world after fresh water.
The corporate unicorn was yesterday — now we should consider the wisdom of black and white stripes.
A new generation of leaders is forging a path for 21st-century capitalism that’s both profitable and socially responsible.
Intrinsic motivation cannot be imposed on a team — but you can provide the right culture for it to flourish.
When the UK bans the American Bully XL this year, it won't rely on science to identify them.
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Effective altruism isn’t just for the rich. Philosopher Peter Singer shares how we can all be better at doing “good.”
The world is facing many crises, and we should look to natural interdependence and ancient wisdom as we explore science for solutions.
Is true equality achievable — or even desirable? Go on a journey through the strange and unsettling "Land of Justice."
John Templeton Foundation
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Kelly Richmond Pope, a forensic accountant, shares a simple test that puts your ethics under the spotlight.
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Spirituality declines, depression rises. Is there a link?
If we took the values and principles of cooperation to the next level, we could effectively tackle many crises.
How can you fit a camel through a needle?