Philosophy

Philosophy

Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.

A beach along the Great Lakes with waves crashing over rocks and sand.
Skilled hunters adapted to the changing landscape and left tantalizing clues to who they were.
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9mins
From hunter-gatherers to the American Dream: This is how humanity’s definition of “work” has developed over time.
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Ways to move forward when you're wrong and I'm right.
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Explore how QBism reframes science by placing the observer at the heart of quantum reality.
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People who die by suicide are more likely to have reduced levels of the NPAS4 gene, which helps regulate inflammation in the brain.
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Millennia ago, philosophers like Anaximander grasped that nature is the ultimate recycler.
Charles bridge in prague, czech republic.
Uncovering the story of Milan Hausner, the Sadská clinic, and LSD psychotherapy behind the Iron Curtain.
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The innovative investor and entrepreneur deals out advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.
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6mins
“I was incarcerated well before I was in prison and I was free before the gates of prison opened up and let me out.”
Unlikely Collaborators
A map of a cluster of stars illustrating star birth.
Here in our Solar System, we only have one star: a singlet. For many systems, including the highest-mass ones, that's anything but the norm.
An image of a spiral galaxy with stars in the background, showcasing the mesmerizing beauty of cosmic formations.
The pattern 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc., is the Fibonacci sequence. It shows up all over nature. But what's the full explanation behind it?
The honest power of placebos.
Placebo treatments don't always need to be given deceptively to have positive effects.
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Two scientists recently wagered a bottle of whiskey. The bet? Whether we'll find evidence of advanced extraterrestrial life in the next 15 years.
A swimmer is utilizing psychology for success while swimming in a pool at night.
Psychologist Noel Brick shares the mental techniques we can use to improve our performance on and off the field.
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The most celebrated genius in human history didn't just revolutionize physics, but taught many valuable lessons about living a better life.
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Chloé Valdary — founder of Theory of Enchantment — explores two essential practices for generating the team “magic” that drove Apple under Steve Jobs.
A man sitting at a desk in isolation, with his hands on his head.
Depression applies to individuals and businesses alike — and so does the solution.
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5mins
60% of people feel disconnected. Harvard professor Robert Waldinger addresses the science behind humanity’s loneliness epidemic and suggests ways to solve it.
Aphantasia limits the ability to visualize a statue of a man in the mind's eye.
I also can’t conjure sounds, smells, or any other kind of sensory stimulation inside my head. This is called “aphantasia.”
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6mins
Biology plays an important role in emotional reactions, but neuroscientist Kristen A. Lindquist posits that our culture is just as influential.
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