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Jonny Thomson
Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He’s a columnist at Big Think and is the award-winning, bestselling author of three books that have been translated into 22 languages.
Jonny is also the founder of Mini Philosophy, a social network of around two million curious, intelligent minds. He's known all over the world for making philosophy accessible, relatable, and fun.
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"I know what you're thinking" can sound kind or creepy — depending on who's saying it.
The rise and fall of Josh Harris — the genius who anticipated the digital revolution just a little too soon.
The Danish philosopher's simple paradox — living forwards while looking backwards — can be translated into golden business insights.
Quibi was so focused on foresight they forgot the basics of hindsight.
Everyone has to learn about sex somehow. Today, billions of people are learning about it from porn.
There's a fine line between ambition and ruthlessness.
You will need determination, humility, and courage if you are to master anything.
When stuffed and staring down the last bite, you might hear your mother's voice in your mind.
In the fight between head and heart, psychologists will win.
It's good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.
Is a repressed memory always so bad?
Take a seat. Take a breath. Take a break.
Is there a force keeping humanity in check?
Are fava beans and chianti really the best pairing for human liver?
Redemption is the journey towards becoming a better person. It's the story of human life.
God is not a vending machine, but is it wrong to treat him like one?
A reader asks whether we have an ethical responsibility to always debate bad beliefs, especially those that come from our elders.
The road from Kant to modern cognitive psychology has taught us much about our mental filtering systems.
Big Think interviews Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, to learn the secrets of adapting to the winds of change.
If music is a window onto truth, what does screaming reveal?