Words of Wisdom — February 13, 2014

Yoko Ono’s Reality

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” – Yoko Ono (born on this date in 1933)

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“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

– Yoko Ono (born on this date in 1933)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

13.8

10 of the most mystifying open questions in science

From how life emerged on Earth to why we dream, these unanswered questions continue to perplex scientists.

A black and white photo of a man with his hand on his head.

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Meet the 3rd bestselling poet in world history

He is only out-sold by William Shakespeare and Lao Tzu.

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Ask Ethan: Are singularities physically real?

From the Big Bang to black holes, singularities are hard to avoid. The math definitely predicts them, but are they truly, physically real?

The little book about aliens on the moon.

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“The Little Book of Aliens” is your guide to the biggest question ever asked

We may be the last generation born not knowing if we are alone in the Universe.

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David Lynch shows us why movies don’t need to make sense

“Like real dreams, it does not explain, does not complete its sequences,” film critic Roger Ebert once wrote about “Mulholland Drive.”

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