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3 min
The Well
A bold new theory on why the universe keeps expanding
What drives the universe's expansion? Chemist Lee Cronin explains the theories linking time, space, and selection, providing a fresh perspective on this cosmic mystery.
Lee Cronin
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8 min
The Big Think Interview
Everything about civilization is changing. Why aren’t our bodies evolving?
Biological evolution in humans has slowed. Can AI, culture wars, and modern tech explain why?
Sean B. Carroll
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8 min
The Big Think Interview
Generative AI is not the panacea we’ve been promised
Eric Siegel has been in the AI field since 1991. He’s “horrified” by the AI hype bubble, but not for the reason you think.
Eric Siegel
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5 min
The Well
Human development has 5 key principles – here’s why they matter
These 5 human development principles could completely change the way we think about learning and potential.
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
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8 min
Perception Box
How to navigate loneliness, according to neuroscience
Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
Kasley Killam
Unlikely Collaborators
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13 min
The Big Think Interview
Doomerism won’t fix the planet, but we can
“You can find examples of really big environmental problems that we've already solved.” Climate change is solvable, argues Hannah Ritchie.
Hannah Ritchie
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3 min
The Well
Don’t fall into the determinism trap. Everything is, in fact, random
Don’t fall into the determinism trap. Everything is, in fact, random, says chemist Lee Cronin:
Lee Cronin
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