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Live with Big Think: Inside “The Opt-Out Nation”
Watch our first-ever members-only event — a livestreamed conversation about our summer special issue, The Opt-Out Nation.
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It just takes one “yes.” Wharton professor Jonah Berger shares his three tips for getting what you want from others.
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Bo Seo, Esther Perel, and Dan Shapiro share their tips for arguing better.
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There are three kinds of failure. Only one can help you have a better shot of succeeding in the future. A Harvard business professor explains.
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“Only a narcissist would want to become president.” This is the psychology of an authoritarian unpacked.
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When black holes disappear, what happens to the stuff that fell in? Physicist Brian Cox explains.
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The “compliment sandwich” technique doesn’t actually work. Wharton professor Adam Grant on how to give feedback that will actually help others reach their full potential.
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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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Burnout doesn’t happen because of too much work. Liz Wiseman, an executive advisor, suggests it’s something else entirely.
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80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
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How do people actually get promoted? According to Harvard career coach Gorick Ng, it’s all about knowing the unspoken rules for success.
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Throw away your history books — here’s what life in ancient Rome was really like, according to Cambridge scholar Mary Beard.
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“You’re not punished for failing, you’re punished for not trying.” Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success.
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Theoretical physics professor Michio Kaku outlines the evolution of computers from analog to digital and introduces quantum computers as the next frontier.
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This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.
Exercise can have surprisingly transformative impacts on the brain, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. It has the power not only to boost mood and focus due to an increase in […]
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Crypto is a lot of things, but it isn’t a currency. "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. “Mr. Wonderful,” breaks down what it would take to get there.
Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
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Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics.
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People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
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Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.