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She studied extreme psychopaths. Here’s what it taught her about human nature | Abigail Marsh

92.9 The Torch | February 22, 2025

Are humans naturally selfless? Psychologist Abigail Marsh is using studies on psychopathy and altruism to find out. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Why psychopaths rise to power ► https://youtu.be/PpyIZ4DGIK8?si=kZXo0vcmGBTwsIjt Abigail Marsh, a psychology and neuroscience professor at Georgetown University, explains how the world is impacted […]


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Everything does NOT happen for a reason | Brian Klaas

92.9 The Torch | February 21, 2025

About the sponsor: Compare coverage and stay informed on breaking news all in one place by subscribing through the link https://ground.news/bigthink to get 40% off unlimited access with the Vantage Plan. About the video: “We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make […]


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This law of nature has been hidden from science – until now | Robert Hazen

92.9 The Torch | February 21, 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 Robert Hazen’s next interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6Cs5V-M7A You may be familiar with the “arrow of time,” but did you know there could […]


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The overpopulation myth, debunked by a data scientist | Hannah Ritchie

92.9 The Torch | February 20, 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: Is human overpopulation alarmist hype with disturbing consequences? Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube […]


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Harvard’s stress expert on how to be more resilient | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

92.9 The Torch | February 20, 2025

Harvard physician Aditi Nerukar explains how to rewire your brain’s stress response to live a more resilient 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 If you’ve ever heard the phrase “pressure makes diamonds,” this video is for you. Harvard physician […]


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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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