Scotty Hendricks
Contributing Writer
Scotty Hendricks is a graduate student and long-time contributor to Big Think. He resides in Chicago.
The idea of self-actualization can seem like new-age woo. Where's the science behind it?
Always wanted to trip but don't want to risk brain damage? We might have a solution for you.
Einstein didn't like the schools he went to, how would he improve them?
Self-actualization is a great goal, but how easy is it to actually reach?
The history of women being elected to offices of supreme power is short. Here are 10 women who have made the most of that time.
People have debated what justice is exactly for the last 3,000 years. How have our ideas changed in that time?
In honor of St. Patrick's day and Women's History Month, we present 10 Irish American women who changed the world in their own way.
As you live in our hyper-connected world, it may seem strange to realize that thousands of people still live in so-called uncontacted tribes, utterly cut off from modern civilization.
The history of women in brewing goes back millennia where it was a respected profession. How did it help give rise to our modern image of witches?
Friedrich Nietzsche is an influential thinker, but he is not without critics. One of the best of them is British philosopher Bertrand Russell.
For Women's History Month we have a list of seven all women teams who changed history. Some were scientists, some soldiers, some living, and some long gone. All of them shaped the world.
God has a twitter account, and it is full of hilarity as well as deep insights.
Nietzsche has had a large influence on political history, but what did he really think of all the ideologies he examined?
Philosophers like to present their works as if everything before it was wrong. Sometimes, they even say they have ended the need for more philosophy. So, what happens when somebody realizes they were mistaken?
We often like to consider the ideas of great thinkers when looking at an issue. To that end, Albert Einstein once wrote an essay explaining why he was a socialist. We break it down here.
Are we going about being happy all wrong? One Greek philosopher thinks so, and he has advice for you.
The Incan Empire had many amazing monuments and lasting achievements. One of the more fascinating is how the Inca managed to run such a large empire without a market economy.
Have you ever stopped to think about how we keep time? Ever wonder why Easter changes dates every year? Well, let us tell you a little story about the Gregorian Calendar.
Trying to figure out the meaning of life? Here are a few thoughts on the subject from some very famous American philosophers.
Psychology and philosophy have always been intertwined, what does one of the more famous philosophers have to say about how you think?
We all love the art, but we often forget the difficulty of being an artist. Here are some of the most famous, greatest writers of all time who never could quite make a living doing it.
Having trouble finding the meaning of life? Nietzsche had the same problem. His philosophy offers us a few suggestions for finding the solution.
What happens when a good philosopher fudges the facts to promote his politics?
Think of some of the greatest films of all time. Now try to remember the conversations that women have in them. Can't remember? Don't worry, they probably just obsess over men.
Where does Valentine's Day come from? Let us introduce you to the festival of Lupercalia, a festival when naked young men and women ran around whipping one another with animal hides.
Need more astronomical phenomena in your life? We've got you covered.
Have you been feeling like democracy is in trouble lately? According to this report, you're right.
Can't find meaning in your life? A new study has the next best thing.
Do you ever act irrationally? You probably have. Let's take a look at how to fix that.
Does what kind of music you play alter the benefits you get by playing it?