The Latest from Big Think

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Artistic illustration depicting one of the biggest mysteries of the origin of the universe, showing entangled particles connected by curved paths in space, inspired by concepts from quantum physics and wormholes.
Inflation's two main criticisms, that it can predict anything and that the "measure problem" remains unsolved, can't erase its successes.
A medieval scribe sits at a desk, writing in a manuscript with quill and ink, surrounded by open books and a basket holding writing supplies.
"What’s happening now has, in fact, been happening since the very invention of language and writing."
A yellow bird silhouette reveals a woman sitting on steps using her laptop, symbolizing the watchful presence of AI canaries, set against a dark, patterned background.
Early warning signs show AI is eating into the entry-level job market — a potential harbinger of things to come.
The Orion Nebula surrounded by stars, with a bright green meteor streaking diagonally across the image, evokes the wonder of shooting stars illuminating the night sky.
The Orionids meteor shower peaks October 20th/21st here in 2025, coinciding with a new Moon. See the brightest shooting stars of the year!
A view of deep space showing numerous galaxies of various shapes and sizes scattered across a dark background.
To learn how our Universe grew up, we have to look at large numbers of galaxies at all distances to find out. Good thing we have JWST!
A section of the U.S. Constitution, with the iconic words "We the People" partially obscured by red scribbles, highlights the enduring significance of this historic document.
In "We the People," Harvard historian Jill Lepore examines how the U.S. Constitution became unamendable and its implications for the health of the democracy.
A colorful, irregular galaxy with bright clusters of stars, some possibly from a generation stars before sun, and nebulae against a dark background scattered with distant stars.
Our Sun only arose after 9.2 billion years of cosmic history: with many stars living and dying first. How many prior generations were there?
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Nearly 30 would be "nones" — an amorphous group that spans from zealous atheists to the vaguely spiritual.
Book cover for "The Art of Spending Money" by Morgan Housel, featuring an origami bird made from money and a quote from Steven Bartlett at the top, exploring how to be miserable spending money unwisely.
In this excerpt from "The Art of Spending Money," Morgan Housel lays out the spending and financial habits guaranteed to end in regret.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Since the time of Galileo, Saturn's rings have remained an unexplained mystery. A new idea may have finally solved the longstanding puzzle.
A person holds an oval mirror in front of their face against a blue background, with their reflection appearing abstract and distorted, evoking the surreal influence of ai on self-perception.
If AI is modeled only on human intelligence, will it inherit only human ways of seeing the world?
Two illustrations: on the left, a ball bounces back after hitting a wall; on the right, inspired by quantum advances, the ball passes through—echoing breakthroughs honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics. A child throws the ball in both scenarios.
Quantum mechanics was first discovered on small, microscopic scales. 2025's Nobel Prize brings the quantum and large-scale worlds together.
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Companies are pouring resources into AI, yet capability gaps hold employees back from using it effectively.
A man in a dark polo shirt sits and smiles in front of a background with graph lines and stock charts, evoking the analytical style of Buffett and Munger.
A conversation with investor and author Alex Morris on what Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger can teach us about focus, discipline, and building a life that lasts.
Book cover titled "Governing Babel" by John P. Wihbey, featuring a stylized blue and black illustration of a tower with small human figures walking—reflecting themes of online speech moderation.
In this excerpt from "Governing Babel," John Wihbey explores how AI is reshaping online moderation by offering tools that can help human moderators, but also raises the risk of disinformation and digital chaos.
Book cover of "A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership," a guide to CEO success by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra, and Kurt Strovink, displayed on a light green background.
Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.
From the vastness of space, Earth at night reveals its exo-earth beauty, with illuminated continents showcasing a tapestry of lights across North and South America. Major cities and regions emerge from the glowing darkness, painting a vivid picture against the backdrop of oceans.
In 2025, Earth remains the only planet where life is known to exist. Without a second example, "The Stand" has a vital lesson to teach us.
Green circuit board lines form three dollar signs on a dark background with faint circuitry patterns.
Behind the plateau in corporate AI lies a surge in personal and agentic use.
A man, identified as Andrew Gazdecki, wears a dark hoodie with “Acquire” printed on it, standing against a beige background with multi-colored shadows behind him.
Andrew Gazdecki — the founder and CEO of Acquire.com — explores the skillsets and pitfalls of selling a business. And why it’s often crucial to start all over again.