Mini Philosophy

“Lookism” is prevalent and harmful. So why do so few take it seriously?

Buddhism has rules for slaying your enemies. But the real surprise is finding out who your enemies actually are.

We need more science fiction-inspired thinking in how we approach AI research, argues AI expert Gary Marcus.

Big Think spoke with author and psychiatrist Elias Dakwar about addiction, rock bottom, and the moment you realize your compass is broken.

Be more like Goldilocks.

The more you know, the better you can act.

Could AI develop true intelligence without sentience? Philosopher Jonathan Birch explores the boundaries of artificial and evolved minds.

The artistic and the mathematical mind are not so far apart.

Do we really need to be religious to run a society well?

An interview with renowned mythologist Martin Shaw about persona, presence, and how to spend life’s finite time.