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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
One of the many reasons I love my job is that, on any given week, I get to talk with a dozen or so smart, thoughtful L&D leaders to hear […]
When a word comes to mean everything, it means nothing.
In a world of fast answers, leadership shaped by suffering is radical — and transformative.
"Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end."
Panpsychist philosopher Philip Goff, PhD on mysticism and the future of faith.
John Templeton Foundation
A preview of the latest novel by the National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
Introverts have social batteries that will drain over time, but they can be recharged with good energy hygiene. Here’s how.
An ode to the data visualization tools that help us see what is too vast, complex, or interconnected for the naked eye — from planetary systems to pandemic trends.
It's no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
In this excerpt from "Playful," Cas Holman surveys the research that brought the neuroscience of play into the mainstream.
In this excerpt from "One Hand Clapping," Nikolay Kukushkin makes the case that neurons reveal how memory, meaning, and even consciousness emerge from the same biological roots in humans, sea slugs, and beyond.
When making any tough decision, the key is not to be overly exploratory or exploitative.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
The whole isn't greater than the sum of its parts; that's a flaw in our thinking. Non-reductionism requires magic, not merely science.
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
Each of these stories rests on a foundation of great ideas that will scare you to death and make you think.
In this excerpt from "Lucky By Design," Judd Kessler explains how opportunity costs shape our choices and why time is the real price we pay.