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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
When boredom creeps in, many of us turn to social media. But that may be preventing us from reaching a transformative level of boredom.
7mins
Is it better to be rational or optimistic? Steven Pinker explains.
He was also a eugenicist — but at least he could draw pretty pictures.
The Athenian rich paid their taxes because they craved the social success of being perceived as "useful."
The quantum world — and its inherent uncertainty — defies our ability to describe it in words.
Boredom isn’t the enemy; it’s a catalyst for changing your relationship to work.
15mins
Male inequality — the enormous cultural shift happening right under our nose.
In 1920, astronomers debated the nature of the Universe. The results were meaningless until years later, when the key evidence arrived.
As time goes on, dark energy makes distant galaxies recede from us ever faster in our expanding Universe. But nothing truly disappears.
4mins
Why do so many cultures celebrate holidays at the same time of year?
John Templeton Foundation
It was originally recorded in the 1970s by cognitive psychologists Harry McGurk and John MacDonald.
To the Greek philosopher, all of our actions ultimately aim at our own pleasure.
They could also "turn off" their fear.
For nearly a century, physicists have argued over how to interpret quantum physics. But reality exists independent of any interpretation.
Seneca thought the use of ice was a "true fever of the most malignant kind."
6mins
In 1965, six boys were stranded on an island. Fifteen months later, the survivors were rescued. How many were there?
John Templeton Foundation
These five great books should prompt us to work on what needs fixing the most in the world: ourselves.
"The Da Vinci Code" popularized the idea that Christians stole much of their theology. It's wrong, especially regarding Christmas.
3mins
Climate change. War. Civil unrest. Is it responsible to have kids today?