Legends 2 episodes Purposeful, passionate, and bold, these Big Think+ experts have made important contributions to human thought and to the history of ideas. Now Playing All Episodes (2) { active = true; updatePlaylist(); $dispatch('playlistclick') }" @playlistclick.outside="active = false"> The “alpha male” myth, debunked ▸ 7 min — with Frans de Waal { active = true; updatePlaylist(); $dispatch('playlistclick') }" @playlistclick.outside="active = false"> Berkeley professor explains gender theory ▸ 13 min — with Judith Butler
Perception Box In your feelings? Turns out, we all experience emotions differently Biology plays an important role in emotional reactions, but neuroscientist Kristen A. Lindquist posits that our culture is just as influential. ▸ 7 min — with Kristen Lindquist
Perception Box Unlock your inner math genius, in 4 minutes Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques. ▸ 4 min — with Po-Shen Loh
Why the wrong people end up in power “Only a narcissist would want to become president.” This is the psychology of an authoritarian unpacked. ▸ 11 min — with Brian Klaas
Perception Box Can you trust your own brain? Neuroscientist Heather Berlin explains Combining years of neurological research and mindfulness techniques, Dr. Heather Berlin helps us better understand how the body’s most complex organ can easily be misled into negative thinking - and how we can stop that from happening. ▸ with Heather Berlin
Perception Box Michael Oher on what “The Blind Side” didn’t show The NFL icon talks overcoming a difficult childhood and what’s needed to succeed in a world where the cards are stacked against you. ▸ 5 min — with Michael Oher