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The lost art of accomplishment without burnout | Cal Newport for Big Think +

92.9 The Torch | February 19, 2025

“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, 12 traits emotionally intelligent people share (You can […]



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The third, lost type of memory that might be the most important one

92.9 The Torch | February 18, 2025

This interview is an episode from ‪@The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the ‪@JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Mary Helen Immordino-Yang’s next interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzRrDG9RKfM Are our current school systems stifling learning that matters? Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a professor […]


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3 experts debunk common myths about work | James Suzman, Tyler Cowen, and Cal Newport

92.9 The Torch | February 18, 2025

About the sponsor: If you’re ready to transform your business’ operations, go to https://www.odoo.com/bigthink to start a free 14-day trial, no credit card required. About the video: “It’s remarkable how weak the correlation between success and intelligence is.” Here’s what skills do matter, from 3 business experts. Subscribe to Big […]


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How we fundamentally misunderstand ‘well-being’ | Mary Helen Immordino-Yang

92.9 The Torch | February 17, 2025

This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/thewell-youtube Watch Immordino-Yang’s next interview ► https://youtu.be/jzRrDG9RKfM?feature=shared Cultivating your own well-being does not mean getting rid of discomfort, according to neuroscientist Mary Helen […]


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Why Everyone Is Obsessed With 2016

92.9 The Torch | February 17, 2025

Nostalgia is having a moment. When did our cultural mood start to plummet so badly that the past became the only place to look to for comfort? And is it a good thing that most of us seem to be stuck in the past? Support: https://www.patreon.com/ApertureYT Shop: https://bit.ly/ApertureMerch Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToAperture […]


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3 powerful mind states: Flow state, good anxiety, and Zen Buddhism

92.9 The Torch | February 17, 2025

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The Man Who Predicted The End of the World

92.9 The Torch | February 16, 2025

In 1985, the renowned astrophysicist, cosmologist, and science communicator Carl Sagan delivered a compelling and prescient speech to the United States Congress that drew attention to the imminent dangers of climate change and the greenhouse effect. In the over 35 years since Carl Sagan gave this powerful warning, have we […]


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Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam

92.9 The Torch | February 16, 2025

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full Perception Box series ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uULy4b0kV4iomWS7CzqCdOCwj0lFnLr&si=yCY6Ee7m6bpj7E-y From a young age, many of us are taught that being alone means something is wrong, leading to negative thought patterns that […]



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