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Is “identity synthesis” the remedy for racial injustice? This political scientist says no. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Is race politics poisoning young minds? Coleman Hughes weighs in ► https://youtu.be/U3qHaiqwkLY?si=96OBOGry3fWFus2j Yascha Mounk, a professor at Johns Hopkins University and host of “The Good Fight” podcast, […]

Humans don’t have pheromones, women’s periods do not sync up with one another, and there’s no scientific evidence that a menstrual cycle lasts 28 days. OB-GYN and health communicator Dr. Jen Gunter explains. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, The science of sex, love, attraction, and […]

Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains the 4 key ”characters” of the brain, and how understanding each can expand your perception of yourself, and the world, forever. 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 At age 37, neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte […]

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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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 […]

“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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