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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
Science will lead us to a universal morality and a cosmic religion.
Though quantum mechanics is an incredibly successful theory, nobody knows what it means. Scientists now must confront its philosophical implications.
For Buddhists, the “Four Noble Truths” offer a path to lasting happiness.
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How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.
Alibaba has played a key role in China’s meteoric economic rise.
Take a closer look at the different types of reasoning you use every day.
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
In general relativity, white holes are just as mathematically plausible as black holes. Black holes are real; what about white holes?
Could the prevalence of flood myths around the world tell us something about early human migration or even the way our brains work?
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Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.
We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.
No family is immune to money conflicts, no matter how much they love each other. Here’s what to look out for.
“We suffer more often in the imagination than in reality.”
Experiments tell us quantum entanglement defies space and time.
Most philosophers merely contemplate the world, but what about the ones who actually tried to change it?
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Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.
A toxicologist explains the impacts of antidepressants on fish — and no, they're not getting any happier.
Some experiences continue to pay dividends time and time again.
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