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Slowing growth and limiting development isn’t living in harmony with nature—it is surrendering in a battle.
Why dispelling the notion that it’s all about getting the correct answer is so powerful.
When caught between the urge for wholesale change and fear of stasis, the best approach is to take it easy.
From surviving on wild plants and game to controlling our world with technology, humanity’s journey of progress is a story of expanding human agency.
“The movement is much bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried, or any one person, no matter how wealthy,” philosopher Peter Singer told Big Think.
The true story of the shot that “reverberated through England” when science collided head-on with religion.
The best of all investor attributes is easily attained — and unbeatable in combination with other advantages.
Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist — Frederik Pferdt — lays out a map for navigating unprecedented change and innovation.
In “Moral Ambition,” Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that all would benefit from a collective redefinition of success.
Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
Cognitive systems famously posited by psychologist Daniel Kahneman (1934-2024) may hold the key to a more productive and focused work environment.
Cody Delistraty explores if laughter can help alleviate the physical symptoms of grief.
Our “embodied minds” suggest an eventual escape from mortality via computer is unlikely.
To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.
Why Netflix adopted the “No Brilliant Asshole” rule — and how to make sure bullies don’t destroy teams.
The benefits of learning with guidance are clear — but the expert and the novice must have a shared understanding of the goal.
From Nick Carraway to Charles Marlow, these side characters offered truths their scene-stealing protagonists couldn’t.
Acclaimed writer Mauro Javier Cárdenas used AI in his latest work to surprising effect.
Whole Foods Market founding CEO John Mackey synthesized the counterculture with capitalism and drove a food revolution.
To kickstart innovation follow the insider startup knowledge about charisma, “well-rounded square pegs,” and rock-solid teams.
No matter your company role, the road to a happy and robust team culture can be built on unconditional regard for others.
Author A.J. Jacobs explores how voting has changed since the days of the Founding Fathers — for better and for worse.
When high-anxiety situations arise in the workplace, we tend to react by fighting, fleeing, freezing, or fawning — but there’s a hidden fifth option.
Across a variety of industries, trust and “upside-down management” have paid dividends.
The fellowship’s journey through Middle-earth mirrors the modernization of the English countryside.
We’ve made god-like figures out of hard-charging CEOs — but it’s a bad idea to get high on your own supply.
30 years ago Jim VandeHei — co-founder and CEO of Axios — got leadership feedback all wrong. Now, he has the ideal blueprint so you can get it right.
You really can get by with a little help from your friends — if you also look beyond your personal to-do list.
Tough and cutthroat leaders are celebrated in a results-driven culture — but there is another path to C-suite success.
Six visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.