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 Talithia Williams’ next interview ► How math brings order to our universe https://youtu.be/qg1bznqb20o?feature=shared In a world where our decisions are increasingly […]
“People will claim that something is rigorous because it’s by an authority figure, or it’s written in a book. But anyone can write a book.” Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Generative AI is not the panacea we’ve been promised ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2zCWJBnfuE We often think the […]
About the sponsor: Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you – all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/bigthink and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are […]
Americans no longer feel safe to speak their minds. The levels of self-silencing in the country rival that of Mccarthyism in the late 1940s – or higher, says research scientist Todd Rose. Our social trust is non-existent, so much so that many are opting out of sharing their opinions altogether, […]
Imagine a world where death is no longer an inevitable end—a future where science and technology doesn’t just help save lives but extends them indefinitely. That sounds like a sci-fi dream, but the truth is this future might not be as far as you think. This YouTube video was conducted […]
“I feel like I had to lose my sight to fully gain my vision.” John Furniss on how becoming blind led him to drug abuse, rehab, woodworking, and finally, to a fulfilling life. 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 John […]
Are you willing to engage with someone whose beliefs seem completely opposed to your own? Here’s why it might be worth the effort. In 2016, Genesis Be protested against Confederate Heritage Month, and was left surprised after an unlikely conversation with a Confederate flag advocate. Their discussion didn’t sway their […]
“I’m often asked, “Are great strategic thinkers born, or are they made?” And my answer is always yes. Like so many valuable human capabilities, it’s a mixture of nature, nurture, and experience.” Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Want to be a CEO? Become a master […]
Kaelynn Partlow shares her story about life with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and how finding the right diagnosis helped her embrace her neurodivergent identity. 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 Kaelynn Partlow, an author, autism advocate, and registered behavior technician, […]
Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you – all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/aperture and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy […]
