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A library of interviews with the world’s biggest thinkers.

Two figures embrace in the foreground as celestial bodies or stars, evoking supernatural thinking, tumble from a dark sky; in the background, a crowd with raised arms watches in awe.
7mins
"Supernatural thinking is actually an important part of being a complete human being."
John Templeton Foundation
truth bias
2mins
How to see through the lies that surround us.
4mins
Rituals come as much from religion as they do from the way Earth spins around the Sun.
A bronze Buddha head sculpture with ornate crown and elongated earlobes, set against a black background, embodies the philosophies of self through its serene expression and timeless artistry.
3mins
People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, either associative or distinctive thinking will shape your sense of self.
John Templeton Foundation
14mins
“This is much deeper than just ‘let’s figure out how we can get both sides to get along.’”
Close-up of a lion's open mouth showing sharp teeth and tongue, painted in a realistic style with rich brown and yellow tones, capturing intensity that echoes themes seen in the neuroscience of inequality.
6mins
What inequality and populism look like in the brain, according to a neuroscientist.
John Templeton Foundation
cognitive decline
9mins
Only 2% of Alzheimer’s is 100% genetic. The rest is up to your daily habits.
A painting of a brown monkey sitting on the ground with one hand raised to its mouth, looking to the left with a surprised expression.
6mins
He's studied apes for 50 years – here's what most people get wrong.
John Templeton Foundation
human survival
6mins
Humans won’t survive if we stay on Earth. Michio Kaku explains.
Two hands reaching towards each other against a bright blue sky with clouds, subtly exploring why empathy is bad when it leads to emotional overwhelm.
4mins
Not an empathetic person? Here’s why that might be a good thing.
John Templeton Foundation
Illustration of a human brain with a metallic on/off switch embedded in its side, set against a solid dark purple background.
8mins
Having trouble learning? A PhD engineering professor gives you one key tip.
John Templeton Foundation
A gold crown with pointed tips and ornate detailing is shown against a solid blue background, symbolizing the evolution of kindness through regal elegance.
4mins
We evolved to be kind – and die for others.
John Templeton Foundation
A woman cradles a baby while surrounded by four children in a rustic kitchen, with dishes on shelves and blue sky outside—a heartwarming scene that might inspire thoughts like, should I have kids?.
4mins
Kids don’t always make you happier. Here’s why people have them anyway.
John Templeton Foundation
the power of branding
6mins
Branding isn’t buzz — we’ve been doing it for thousands of years.
A hand holding a whip with multiple knotted tails against a solid orange background, subtly hinting at themes of discipline and exploring why suffering is good.
5mins
There are two kinds of suffering. One is pure pain. The other makes life worth living.
John Templeton Foundation
Two hands in handcuffs, connected by a DNA double helix chain, symbolize genome blindness against a solid blue background.
3mins
Eugenics is bad – but understanding DNA is good.
John Templeton Foundation
A glowing, radiant figure stands atop dark rocks near a mountain, with bright light illuminating the scene in a monochrome, sketch-like style.
According to author and entrepreneur Steven Kotler, at some point this century, we will confront the prospect of immortality.
John Templeton Foundation
life after near death experiences
Near death experiences change people’s lives – and not always for the better.
Black text on a beige background reads, "YOU ARE NOT YOUR GENETICS," styled like an eye chart with distance markers, challenging the idea that genetics alone define you.
Almost all our school improvements fail. Here’s why.
John Templeton Foundation