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The physics of time, entropy, and death

Why does time move forward but not backward? Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder explains.

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3 game theory tactics, explained

How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.

Your Brain on Money

How to fix your money trauma

Do you remember feeling “money shame” for the first time?

Dr. Brad Klontz

Million Stories

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The Well

Can we condition ourselves to be heroes?

Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky on the science of temptation, and the limitations of your brain’s frontal cortex.

Robert M Sapolsky

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How to live after your soulmate has died

Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.

Michelle Thaller

The Big Think Interview

Stoicism: How to turn your sadness into strength

Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.

Your Brain on Money

If money doesn’t buy happiness, you’re spending it wrong

These money experts say you can buy happiness. There are some red flags to look out for, though.

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

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