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The professor talks about the conditions needed for a society to turn to hardcore use and if the recession might inspire an upswing.
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The professor cites the myths and inaccuracies about drugs on TV and in film.
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The professor briefs us on his research at Columbia and describes why his project is important.
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Invoking chocolate, the professor talks about the right way and the wrong way to define a drug addiction.
Lo siento mucho! Presidente Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner! Although, we may have a different views to the world! We respect you,love your country and your people! As citizens of America, we own you an apology!
BIGTHINK MADE HISTORY!! THE FIRST MEDIA IN US (MAY BE IN THE WORLD) REPORTED PRESIDENT OBAMA CAUGHT COLD DURING HIS FIRST TRIP TO G20 MEETING IN LONDON!
Secretary Clinton's two-day loop through Mexico last week underscored the growing influence of the drug-fueled violence flaring across the country on American policy. Foreign Policy analyst David Rieff offers some […]
The Spanish economy, long enamored with bubbles, is set for rocketing unemployment again this year. Big Think, in collaboration with Barcelona Reporter, talked to some Barcelona residents to see how […]
Big Think recently approached top economic thinkers from around the world for policy recommendations that could catalyze the needed structural changes to pull the global economy out of recession. Included […]
Big Think recently approached top economic thinkers from around the world for policy recommendations that could catalyze the needed structural changes to pull the global economy out of recession. Included […]
Big Think recently approached top economic thinkers from around the world for policy recommendations that could catalyze the needed structural changes to pull the global economy out of recession. Included […]
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Dr. Heizo Takenaka describes the policy changes needed for global economic recovery.
Big Think recently approached top economic thinkers from around the world for policy recommendations that could catalyze the needed structural changes to pull the global economy out of recession. Included […]
Big Think recently approached top economic thinkers from around the world for policy recommendations that could catalyze the needed structural changes to push the global economy out of recession. Included […]
With calls to put London bankers under the guillotine coming from the protest-filled streets of the city, financiers under pressure may wish to consider a few recommendations and alterations to […]
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Moyo argues that any political restructuring is moot until there is a program of sustainable growth.
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While small-scale aid and charities are doing important work in Africa, they are not able to provide the jobs that are necessary for long-term growth.
Google China-Top100.cn arrival on the Chinese web is set to mark a new precedent in the age of downloadable music. It's likely it will also drive the pirates to new […]
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Dambisa Moyo on how the U.S. makes bad leaders worse