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Does history have a grand narrative, or is it just a random walk to no place in particular? And is the world as we know it about to change?
Luck doesn’t fall from the sky. It’s about how you position yourself for life’s challenges.
Boredom isn’t the enemy; it’s a catalyst for changing your relationship to work.
Objective reality exists, but what can you know about it that isn’t subjective. According to some neuroscientists, not much.
Philosopher Lee McIntyre discusses the dangers of disinformation, how such falsehoods spread, and what we can do about it.
Women have made incredible gains into STEM fields, but they continue to face gender biases in the workplace.
Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
You don’t have to be an emperor to apply these rules to daily living.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
“Kids are always asking two questions of parents: ‘Am I safe?’ and ‘Am I real?'”
Michio Kaku predicts, among other things, how we’ll build cities on Mars and why cancer will one day be like the common cold.
The insurmountable contrasts between their visions help explain Russia’s stunted development and hint at its destructive future.
To reap the benefits of digital technologies, we must contend with their addictive designs.
Being more creative doesn’t require a ‘Muse.’ It’s about pairing intelligence and imagination.
Asking the wrong questions can hold you back. Natalie Nixon explains how to ask divergent questions to become a great thinker.
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Not all stress is created equal.
Science has come a long way since Mary Shelley penned “Frankenstein.” But we still grapple with the same questions.
Let noted cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker introduce you to psychology.
Tips from neuroscience and psychology can make you an expert thinker.
It is estimated that as many as 488 million people worldwide were exposed to dangerously long working hours in 2016.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
It is time to give the Russian cosmologist the credit he deserves.
Your inner voice can be the devil on your shoulder or the angel. It depends on where your focus lies.
Brands manufacture meaning through consensus; people must strive to create their own.
You can’t control external threats, but you can manage how you prepare and respond to the risk.
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Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
Alzheimer’s disease is frightening, but the right combination of lifestyle choices can reduce your risk.
Too many people still view stay-at-home dads as feckless deadbeats, but their acceptance is an important step toward gender equality.