Why you shouldn’t hire the smartest job candidate Economist Tyler Cowen explains why intelligence is overrated. Here’s what to look for instead. ▸ 7 min — with Tyler Cowen
Perception Box Comedian Jay Pharoah on fear, forgiveness, and not fitting in Former SNL star Jay Pharoah answers our most challenging questions about life, self-esteem, and changing his mind. ▸ 7 min — with Jay Pharoah
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Progress ‘We Are As Gods’ Explores the Legacy of Stewart Brand and the Critical Importance of Culture An interview with filmmaker Jason Sussberg about his new film about Stewart Brand and the importance of culture in achieving progress.
Perception Box Meet the woman who wants to change the way you think about sex MakeLoveNotPorn founder Cindy Gallop says women need to stop giving a damn what people think. ▸ 7 min — with Cindy Gallop
The Future Technology expert tells us why the AI “doomer” narrative is all wrong When ancient humans stared into the darkness, they imagined monsters. Today, staring into the future, AI is the monster.
Business How “somatic markers” can transform your decision-making Ditch the old brain vs. heart assumptions, and instead think about a heart-led brain.
The physics of entropy and the origin of life How did complex systems emerge from chaos? Physicist Sean Carroll explains. ▸ 6 min — with Sean Carroll
Neuropsych Does the body really “keep the score” of trauma? Some neuroscientists question whether the body can “keep score” of anything in a meaningful way.
What the sexual revolution has done to modern families Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution. ▸ 13 min — with Richard Reeves
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Discover your “true age” — and how to tweak it Your chronological age and your biological age aren’t the same thing. This ex-Yale professor explains how to tell the difference. ▸ 10 min — with Morgan Levine
The Universe in 90 minutes: The Multiverse, time, free will, God, & more Everything you ever wanted to know about the Universe, explained by physicist Sean Carroll. ▸ 1:33:47 min — with Sean Carroll
The physics of time, entropy, and death Why does time move forward but not backward? Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder explains. ▸ 5 min — with Sabine Hossenfelder
Building leaders ready for anything: 4 critical change leadership capabilities Many capabilities contribute to effective change leadership, but four stand out as vitally important at a macro level.
The mind-bending physics of time How the Big Bang gave us time, explained by theoretical physicist. ▸ 8 min — with Sean Carroll
The sexual desire masterclass, with Dr. Emily Nagoski Your sexual education was probably inadequate. Here’s the information you always needed. ▸ 9 min — with Emily Nagoski
The ultimate guide to rationality Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today’s complex world. ▸ 1:19:22 min — with Steven Pinker
The neuroscience of loving music Humans are musical animals four million years in the making, explained by music expert Michael Spitzer. ▸ 8 min — with Michael Spitzer
How to use note-taking for crystal clear focus This productivity hack comes with an asterisk, explains note-taking guru Tiago Forte. ▸ 4 min — with Tiago Forte
Fix hidden conflict — before it’s too late Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good. ▸ 6 min — with Priya Parker
Thinking The great free will debate featuring Michio Kaku and Steven Pinker Who — or what — really controls your mind?
Thinking Skepticism: Why critical thinking makes you smarter “In order to seek truth,” Rene Descartes once wrote, “it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, all things.”
Empowering growth The 7 most in-demand skills driving the leadership gap Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
The Past Vesuvius Challenge: Can AI decipher these mysterious ancient scrolls? The volcano’s historic eruption preserved an ancient library, but rendered its content illegible. A public competition aims to change that.
How to live after your soulmate has died Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband. ▸ 7 min — with Michelle Thaller
The Learning Curve Is the “marshmallow test” really a predictor of future success? The replication crisis has debunked many of psychology’s fair-haired hypotheses, but for the marshmallow test, things have only become more interesting.
Is marriage dying? Why marriage is thriving — and dying — in different American classes. ▸ 6 min — with Richard Reeves
The Learning Curve 3 rules to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you Actor and science communicator Alan Alda shares his three rules of three for effective and empathic communication.
The Learning Curve How to find success with the 4 conditions of “intelligent failure” When we prepare for our plans to go wrong, we build the foundations for lasting profit.