One day we might fall into a black hole. Here’s what we can expect, according to physicist Janna Levin. 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 Janna Levin’s […]
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Chances are, we’re not alone in the universe. But if that’s true — why can’t we seem to find our neighbors? This question is known as the Fermi paradox, and it continues to go unsolved. However, some theories could offer potential solutions. Physicist Brian Cox explains the paradox and walks […]
Want to be more intelligent? Here’s why you should hit the gym, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Grow your brain by moving your body—just 10 minutes a day | Wendy Suzuki ► https://youtu.be/vlDUW9f8wIs Wendy Suzuki studies exercise’s transformative effects on […]
Harvard Business Review editor Amy Gallo shares the three worst types of coworkers and how to deal with them. Positive work relationships, as Amy emphasizes, are not only nice to have but also crucial for performance, creativity and well-being. By prioritizing empathy and upfront communication, Gallo’s principles for managing tough […]
Sorry, you’re not Neo and this isn’t “The Matrix.” Michio Kaku gets real about simulation theory. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Is reality real? These neuroscientists don’t think so ► https://youtu.be/RZdfE_7cde0?si=2-isNPeC1lVvgbiu Are we all just living in an elaborate simulation? After movies like “The Matrix” […]
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Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The 3 most difficult types of coworkers and how to deal with them | Amy Gallo for BT+ ► https://youtu.be/V3OjpC2LR4k?si=sm3ZVN6jpYk8jd4l We normally […]
Humanity is a type 0 civilization. Here’s what types 1, 2, and 3 look like, according to physicist Michio Kaku. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Is anybody out there? Renowned physicist Michio Kaku discusses we could identify and categorize advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. According to Kaku, while recognizing […]
The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Wharton School of Business professor Adam Grant believes it’s time to stop focusing on “natural talent.” He […]
