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That Nietzsche quote might not mean what you think it does.
As with any "big idea" progress means a lot of different things to different people and not everyone comes into the discussion with the same priors. Some experts are primarily focused on material progress while others emphasize the importance of moral progress. So to start the discussion, we asked each expert to define the term as they see it from their specific vantage point.
Survey data suggests that our bodily perceptions of love extend far beyond the heart.
Despite a reputation for catastrophe and cat killings, curiosity is a beneficial drive that improves our lives and well-being.
Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
To see a true cross-section of American society, head to Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, IHOP, Chili’s, and Olive Garden.
It's been 100 years since we discovered that the Universe was expanding. But if it's expanding, then what is it expanding into?
Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger discusses how 80 years of ongoing research show relationships to be vital for health and happiness.
By challenging your preconceptions, art offers a framework by which you can solve problems.
Evil is easy to identify and fight against; not so with stupidity.
"Kids are always asking two questions of parents: 'Am I safe?' and 'Am I real?'"
Within the "Dark Triad" of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.
The Big Bang is commonly misunderstood, warping our understanding about the Universe's size and shape.
You don’t have to “feel the burn” to see improvements to your health and well-being.
'Six Persimmons,' an ink painting by the Chinese monk Mu Qi, has long been hailed as the poster child of Zen Buddhism. But is its reputation deserved?
The first elements in the Universe formed just minutes after the Big Bang, but it took hundreds of thousands of years before atoms formed.
Wizbang innovations capture the public’s imagination, but thoughtful, incremental development is often more valuable to those in need.
One of the fundamental questions for those studying and advocating progress is around understanding what variables can move the needle for the type of progress that you might want to see in the world. It's a key focus of the "progress studies" discipline and a question that has received increased attention from academics and public intellectuals in recent years.
How to figure out the right amount of time for any project.
To do more, it sometimes pays to do nothing at all.
If you’ve looked for a job recently, you may have encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
This is your brain on work.
A group of prominent scientists shares how research has changed them.
AIs can imitate but not innovate — for now, at least.
It may be time for a cosmological paradigm shift.
There are many things in life that cannot be improved with greater effort. Sometimes, life requires that you step back.
Considering the perspectives of others has important benefits for individuals and for society. There is one easy way to do it.
You only have 4,000 weeks of life. Use them wisely.