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A black-and-white photo of young children sitting in a classroom. Two teachers stand at the back. Drawings and crafts are displayed on the walls, suggesting it was from an earlier historical period, where every good kid learned under watchful eyes.
Business
Why being a “good kid” can make you a “bad boss”
How to make sure our formative tendencies don't derail us from being the great leaders we are trying to become.
Nik Kinley
A black-and-white illustration depicts five individuals wearing robes and garlands, reclining and sitting around a table with food and drink, reminiscent of a classical or ancient feast, evoking scenes one might imagine from the time of Confucius.
Thinking
Everyday Philosophy: Were your parents right to make you “clean your plate”?
When stuffed and staring down the last bite, you might hear your mother's voice in your mind.
Jonny Thomson
9mins
Explain It Like I’m Smart
The psychopathic brain is different—but it CAN be treated
Humans are among the most altruistic species that we’ve studied, due to our alloparental instincts – a trait we evolved into that allows us to care for offspring who are […]
Abigail Marsh
6mins
The Big Think Interview
The lost art of accomplishment without burnout
“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, Author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains.
Cal Newport
Illustration of a skull with crossed bones on a vibrant green background. The phrase "Memento mori!" is boldly inscribed beneath the skull.
The Learning Curve
Memento mori: Why thinking about death enriches your life
Executive coach Jodi Wellman explains how to “make it to the end with no regrets.”
Kevin Dickinson
An image showing a marble statue of a man on the left, transitioning with a stoic edge into a distorted, pixelated region, followed by part of a man's face on the right.
Business
Why the “stoic edge” is a hallmark of all great investors
The best of all investor attributes is easily attained — and unbeatable in combination with other advantages.
Darius Foroux
A neural network illustration shaped like a brain with the text "REWIRE YOUR BRAIN" in the center against a dark background. Two arrows circle the image, suggesting change or transformation.
9mins
Perception Box
A Harvard physician’s guide to rewriting your brain’s stress responses
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on toxic resilience and the importance of gratitude and breathing.
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
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