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Close-up image of a green leaf showing detailed vein structure and texture, capturing the intricate design that highlights the essence of nature versus nurture.
4 min
The Well
Nature vs. nurture, explained by a geneticist
“If 90% of children had ADHD and only 10% of children could sit still at a desk, how would we design school?”
Kathryn Paige Harden
John Templeton Foundation
A dark background with vertical lines of varying lengths and colors—yellow, blue, and white—arranged in uneven rows and columns, evoking the randomness of the genetic lottery.
The Well
Your genes affect your education. Here’s why that’s controversial.
We all play the genetic lottery – and the outcome matters a lot.
Kathryn Paige Harden
John Templeton Foundation
boost performance
6 min
The Big Think Interview
How to use ‘flow state’ to do the impossible
You can learn things 250% faster by unlocking your ‘flow state.’
Steven Kotler
A red flag on top of a gray rock, with the right side dissolving into particles—like automatic habits breaking apart—set against a solid green background.
4 min
The Well
Are goals necessary? A habit scientist answers.
The US reduced smoking rates from 50% to 15% with a simple habit hack.
Wendy Wood
John Templeton Foundation
Illustration of a black hole in space with a glowing accretion disk and a stream of stars or gas being pulled toward it.
The Well
Do black holes “bleach” cosmic history?
According to renowned physicist Christophe Galfard, physics can’t explain our universe – yet.
Christophe Galfard
John Templeton Foundation
Devil’s Advocate
Are near-death experiences just dreams or hallucinations?
Are dreams, hallucinations, and near death experiences all connected?
Dr. Bruce Greyson
flow state
4 min
Explain It Like I’m Smart
How ‘flow state’ can treat anxiety and depression
How to unlock your brain’s natural antidepressants.
Steven Kotler
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