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Big Think+ Expert Classes
100+ classes and thousands of short lessons from the world’s biggest thinkers to help you think deeper and live smarter.
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Quarterly Print Issues
A premium, special print issue of Big Think delivered to your doorstep every 3 months. U.S. shipping only.
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A Deep Library of Expert Classes

Learn directly from the world’s foremost thinkers—Nobel laureates, bestselling authors, visionary CEOs, and leading scientists. Join over 400,000 lifelong learners unlocking insights that sharpen your mind and elevate your work. With hundreds of expert-led classes and thousands of short, powerful lessons, you can learn from the best—anytime, anywhere. New classes premiere every two weeks. 

Example Classes

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10 videos
Leading Through Anxiety
Jesse Eisenberg
Actor, writer and director
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8 videos
Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Computer scientist and author
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5 videos
Rethinking Achievement in a Burnout Culture
Arianna Huffington
Founder and CEO at Thrive
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9 videos
The Science of Productivity
Charles Duhigg
Writer, The New Yorker Magazine
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6 videos
How to Build a Championship Mindset
Shane Battier
Professional Athlete & Entrepreneur, Take Charge Foundation
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7 videos
Thinking Strategically
Ian Bremmer
President of Eurasia Group and Author of “The Power of Crisis”
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10 videos
How to Work Smarter with AI
Ethan Mollick
Professor of Management, The Wharton School, and Author, Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI
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7 videos
Understanding Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
Psychiatrist and neuroscientist
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5 videos
The Resilient Mind
Multiple Instructors
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7 videos
Mastering the Art of Sales and Persuasion
Dan Pink
Author, “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us”
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8 videos
How to Unlock Everyday Creativity
Natalie Nixon
Creativity strategist & CEO
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6 videos
Make Deals Like an FBI Negotiator
Chris Voss
CEO – Founder, The Black Swan Group
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5 videos
The Confidence Equation
Multiple Instructors
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8 videos
Find Your Focus
Multiple Instructors
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6 videos
A Primatologist’s Guide to Human Behavior
Frans de Waal
C.H. Candler Professor Emeritus at EMORY University, Atlanta, GA

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Premium Quarterly Print Magazines

Experience Big Think the way it was meant to be read — on paper that feels as good as it looks. Each issue is printed on thick, archival-quality stock and designed with museum-grade visuals and typography. The result is a beautifully crafted, limited-edition magazine that invites you to slow down, unplug, and engage deeply with the biggest ideas of our time. U.S. shipping only at the moment.

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Live Events & Networking

Step out from behind the screen and into the conversation. As a member, you’ll get early access to Big Think’s live events—intimate gatherings where today’s boldest thinkers, innovators, and creators share ideas that move the world forward. Connect with fellow members and expand your network through thought-provoking discussions, panels, and performances.

Members also enjoy VIP perks like priority seating, complimentary drinks, and exclusive access to event recordings—so you’ll never miss a moment, even if you can’t attend in person.

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