Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Tonight @ UW-Madison: What’s Next for Science Communication?

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I am in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin today to give this lecture at 7pm on campus. The talk is free and open to the public.

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Books

How neuroscience is rewriting the story of war

In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).

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“Mystery humbles you”: Scott Derrickson on why skepticism and faith aren’t enemies

The “Doctor Strange” director says mystery shifts your worldview — “not in a metaphorical sense, but in a deeply experiential one.”

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Business

Curiosity as a survival skill to navigate change

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

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Business

The Scott Woody Interview: The pros and cons of being “memoryless”

The cofounder and CEO of red-hot billing platform Metronome unpacks his leadership journey.

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Business

Why I’m writing OUTLAST: a book about resilience (and hope)

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