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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
Discover the ancient wisdom of not pushing the river.
"If we find just one other example of biology out there, then life is not an accident."
Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.
This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.
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Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.
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The second law of thermodynamics is an inviolable law of reality. Here's what everyone should know about closed, open, and isolated systems.
“To take this in, you need to ride inside the mathematical symbols.”
Science and philosophy seem to be separate fields, but philosophical advancements have made the world more accepting of debate and unorthodox ideas.
Discover how the threads of myth, legend, and artistry have been woven together by storytellers to craft history.
The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?
Serving as the inspiration for the modern horror classic “The Blair Witch Project,” what does our fascination with this unsolvable mystery tell us about our modern psyche?
Once at the pinnacle of Amsterdam’s art scene, Rembrandt van Rijn eventually found himself outcompeted by his own students.
Neural imaging has shown that the brain has “decided” what we’re going to do before we make a conscious choice — but is this even relevant to free will?
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Ideas that seem wildly controversial today may move humanity towards progress. Philosopher Peter Singer asks —how do we keep them from being stifled?
Intrinsic motivation cannot be imposed on a team — but you can provide the right culture for it to flourish.
We don’t need to think about what life is made of but rather what it does.
According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
Although we still don't know the question, we know that the answer to life, the Universe, and everything is 42. Here are 5 possibilities.
He is only out-sold by William Shakespeare and Lao Tzu.
From ancient Greek cosmology to today's mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, explore the relentless quest to understand the Universe's invisible forces.