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Diagram of the expanding universe concept with cosmic inflation, light cone, and time axis.
Almost everyone asserts that the Big Bang was the beginning of everything, followed by inflation. Has everyone gotten the order wrong?
Orange spherical cell with elongated extensions against a black background.
Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily in freak accidents or deadly invasions, or after a showy display.
The open book reveals a black and white photo of a smiling person on the left page, capturing a moment of joy. On the right page, vibrant flames burst forth in a colorful painting, igniting the canvas with instinctive energy.
From tribal hunts to Stonehenge and into the modern day, the peer instinct helps humans coordinate their efforts and learning.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
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Many mavericks look to Einstein as a unique figure, whose lone genius revolutionized the Universe. The big problem? It isn't true.
Illustration of human evolution with silhouettes of ape to human walking against an abstract background with swirling red and white patterns.
The controversial theory about magic mushrooms and human evolution gets a much-needed update.
A person reminiscent of Daniel Dennett, known for his critical thinking, stands with raised hands, sporting a beard and glasses. He wears a gray blazer over a blue shirt against a neutral background.
The late philosopher suggested adding a couple of “Occam’s heuristics” to your critical thinking toolbox.