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A library of interviews with the world’s biggest thinkers.

A man in a suit shown in profile, with the back of his head dissolving into a star-filled galaxy against a dark blue background.
17 min
"The sense that we are a solid entity, an unchanging entity that exists someplace in our body and takes ownership of our body, and even ownership of our brain rather than being identical to our brain, that is where the illusion lies."
A person sits behind bars at a desk with a computer in a dimly lit setting, suggesting restriction or confinement.
8 min
“The simplest, most powerful way to reinforce work, not jobs, is to ask people to do something different.”
A person in a long, light-colored garment leans forward with their head pressed against a brick wall against a red background.
8 min
From trepanning to lobotomies, humans have long struggled to manage emotion. Today, we have better tools. Psychologist Ethan Kross shares what actually works, and why.
A man with long curly hair sits on a chair in a white hallway, surrounded by illustrated documents, maps, and notes taped to a gray wall.
1 min
“The public really doesn't realize that they are much closer to CIA spies than they think they are.”
A silhouette profile of a person with long hair against a blue background featuring faint circuit board patterns; a warm light highlights their face.
10 min
Today’s technologist archetypes share a blind spot. Brendan McCord, founder of the Cosmos Institute explains why “philosophy is essential” when building planetary-scale technology.
Cosmos Institute
A grayscale photo of the sculpture "The Thinker" with a digitally added yellow halo above its head, set against a black background.
3 min
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan challenges the idea that religious texts can’t be taken seriously in modern philosophy. She explains how parables, scripture, and debate have always been connected to asking life’s biggest questions: