The Latest from Big Think

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Dr. Jeff Friedman describes finding the big one.
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Dr. Jeff Friedman on the potential of Leptin.
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Most people think of obesity as a cosmetic problem and not as a medical health problem, says Dr. Jeff Friedman.
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Dr. Jeff Friedman says most human processes are biologically determined.
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Dr. Jeff Friedman on the functions of a scientifically literate society.
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From Waco to Hollywood, Derek Haas has been writing all the way.
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In writing, says Derek Haas, some rules are made to be broken.
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Derek Haas recommends getting your material into the right hands (and landing Brad Pitt).
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Having a big, big idea is a good start, says Derek Haas.
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Derek Haas says the Sideways team is one to watch.
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Creative collaboration is not always respected, but it can be essential.
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Derek Haas on having a good agent and growing up on the classic Westerns.
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Derek Haas on the importance of pace and language.
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Derek Haas on lessons learned from a pirated music industry.
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Graham Hill on the mobilizing forces of technology. This series brought to you by Dell and digitalnomads.com
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Shelley des Etages says less alchemy than inspiration, developing new medications requires systematic problem solving.
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Dr. Shelley des Etages compares the process of discovering a successful treatment to "looking for a glint of light."
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Dr. Shelley des Etages explains why there’s a "re" in "research."
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Dr. Shelley des Etages dispels the lone scientist myth.
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Dr. Shelley des Etages outlines her professional journey.