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A neuroscientist’s guide to memory & protecting your brain
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova explains how to protect your brain against Alzheimer's and the science of forgetting.
Jun 20
Forget Stoicism. Skepticism is the ancient philosophy we need today.
Skepticism used to be an integral part of any liberal arts education. Here’s why we need to bring it back.
Jun 19
This 11-point scale helps spot UFO reports worth investigating
It aims to reduce the number of "false alarm" sightings so scientists can focus on harder-to-explain reports.
Jun 16
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The hidden link: Your gut microbiome, depression, and processed food
Tim Spector breaks down the science of how gut microbes produce the chemicals that shape your mood, your immune system, and your cognitive health.
Jun 13
A single illustration reveals the entirety of cosmic history
After a period of cosmic inflation came to an end, the hot Big Bang commenced. 13.8 billion years later, we arrived.
Jun 12
A visual history of the universe that fits on your wall
Introducing Big Think’s first-ever poster — a stunningly detailed infographic of the universe from its earliest moments to the present day.
Jun 11
Unlock game theory, make smarter life decisions
In this week’s Big Think Class, former professional poker player Annie Duke explains how to use poker as a model for decision-making.
Jun 10
Unlock game theory, make smarter life decisions
In this week’s Big Think Class, former professional poker player Annie Duke explains how to use poker as a model for decision-making.
Jun 10
Bored one minute, overwhelmed the next, and stressed either way.
In this week’s Big Think Class, neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains how to unlock your “peak mind.”
May 27
Emotional intelligence expert explains the 4 skills of high performance
In this week’s Big Think Class, psychologist Daniel Goleman gives a master lesson on emotional intelligence domains.
May 13