Author: Big Think

Everyday Philosophy: Do emojis help or hurt our language?

Everyday Philosophy: Do emojis help or hurt our language?

The “friendship divide” explained: How your education affects your ability to connect

The “friendship divide” explained: How your education affects your ability to connect

Mars’ missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

Mars’ missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

How much do you have to play with your kids?

How much do you have to play with your kids?

Everyday Philosophy: Are Stoicism and Buddhism unhealthy philosophies?

Everyday Philosophy: Are Stoicism and Buddhism unhealthy philosophies?

A wobble from Mars could be sign of dark matter

A wobble from Mars could be sign of dark matter

What makes a memory real?

What makes a memory real?

Moon time is a thing now—here’s why It matters

Moon time is a thing now—here’s why It matters

Curiosity plus failure is a passport to brilliance

Curiosity plus failure is a passport to brilliance

Is discovery inevitable or serendipitous?

Is discovery inevitable or serendipitous?

Why the ancient power of the Dao De Jing is more important than ever

Why the ancient power of the Dao De Jing is more important than ever

Crows are even smarter than we thought

Crows are even smarter than we thought

Everyday Philosophy: I didn’t tip for a cup of coffee. Was I wrong?

Everyday Philosophy: I didn’t tip for a $5 cup of coffee. Was I wrong?

Study reveals the benefits and downside of fasting

Study reveals the benefits and downside of fasting

How suicide warped David Foster Wallace’s legacy

How suicide warped David Foster Wallace’s legacy

Decoding the brain’s dictionary: Scientists map how neurons encode word meanings

Decoding the brain’s dictionary: Scientists map how neurons encode word meanings

How we solved the hole in the ozone

How we solved the hole in the ozone

Everyday Philosophy: 3 rules for discussing controversial topics

Everyday Philosophy: 3 rules for discussing controversial topics