Author: Big Think

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

Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales

Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales

CERN experiment unlocks new insights into the W boson

CERN experiment unlocks new insights into the W boson

Everyday Philosophy: Can you build an intellectual friendship with someone you’re attracted to?

Everyday Philosophy: Can you build an intellectual friendship with someone you’re attracted to?

Dark matter search: Are scientists looking in the wrong direction?

Dark matter search: Are scientists looking in the wrong direction?

Unlock your potential with mentalism: An interview with Scott Barry Kaufman

Unlock your potential with mentalism: An interview with Scott Barry Kaufman

Saturn’s moon Mimas may hide a surprisingly young ocean

Saturn’s moon Mimas may hide a surprisingly young ocean

The “Rule of Saint Benedict”: A medieval blueprint for modern time management

The “Rule of Saint Benedict”: A medieval blueprint for modern time management

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon Chu on the American Dream and silencing your inner critic

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon Chu on the American Dream and silencing your inner critic

Everyday Philosophy: Freud and the Buddha debate what to do about desire

Everyday Philosophy: Freud and the Buddha debate what to do about desire

ChatGPT is great at summarizing books. But will AI ever write a true work of literature?

ChatGPT is great at summarizing books. But will AI ever write a true work of literature?