Guest Thinkers — September 1, 2010

Video of the destruction of Chaiten

Reuters has a short video showing some of the damage inflicted on Chaiten by the volcano of the same name. Looks like the ash, lahars and flooding have wiped out at least a third of the town (according to the voice-over) … and in a sense, Chaiten (the town) lucked out as the destruction could have been a lot worse.

A vintage photograph depicting a chaotic beach landing with soldiers in motion, blurred figures, and smoke clouds across the dune, evoking a sense of urgency and battle.

High Culture

How the “Dune” screenwriters adapted an “unadaptable” book

“Dune: Part One” screenwriter Eric Roth spoke with Big Think about the challenges of bringing Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic to the big screen.

A geometric illustration of various birds in origami style, with one bird in the foreground distinguished by its size and color.

Business

5 essential tools for a first-time CEO

Boardroom veteran David Roche offers key strategies that can lay the groundwork for CEO success.

The Well

What geniuses get wrong about being “smart”

With great genius comes great rigidity. Professor Barabara Oakley on how to stay mentally agile — and get smarter as a result:

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Starts With A Bang

No, the expanding Universe doesn’t break the speed of light

Yes, the Universe is expanding, but if you've ever wondered, "How fast is it expanding," the answer isn't in terms of a speed at all.

The Present

Want more sustainable food? Focus on what you eat, not whether it’s local

Food transport accounted for only 6% of emissions, but the production of dairy, meat, and eggs accounted for 83%

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