spirituality

Experimental neuroscientist Patrick McNamara on how we can harness spiritual experiences to explore alternate realities in our minds, and transform our models of the self.

Brain-based technologies of spiritual enhancement can induce mystical experiences in many people on demand. What does this mean for spirituality today?

The mummy was first thought to be a male priest. But a recent radiological analysis revealed a surprising anomaly.

Spirituality can be an uncomfortable word for atheists. But does it deserve the antagonism that it gets?

There is a lot we don’t know about psychedelics, but what we do know makes them extremely important.

Don’t let a crisis be wasted. Use this moment to find meaning, purpose, and to refocus on self-care that will improve your mindset and relationships.

The stereotype of the unfeeling researcher in a lab coat just isn’t true.

Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.

How deep are America’s cultural fault lines? Depends on which data you crunch.

Suffering can buffer us, and make us more polished versions of ourselves — if we have the right attitude.

Does God exist? The answer rests outside the “normal” boundaries of science.

Symbols are often used to help people get an idea of higher, often ineffable, truths.

Comedian Pete Holmes details his struggle with faith, sex, and God.

Meditation with a mystical edge? Don’t knock magick ’til you’ve tried it.

The U.S. has been steadily losing its religion for decades — but that trend might ramp up significantly in the years to come.

Scientology is the true religion of America’s capitalist soul. “To me,” says Louis Theroux, “Scientology is selling spiritual hamburgers.”

Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on the meaning of life and his own spiritual views.

A patient’s brain showed activity for nearly 10 minutes after death, baffling doctors and prompting the need for further research.