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Two women at a window; one leans on the sill smiling, perhaps sharing jokes, while the other stands behind, partially concealed, holding a white cloth to her face.
Is your humor affiliative or adversarial?
A woman in a white dress sits on a chair by a window, reading a book in a softly lit room with a piano nearby, embodying the quiet charm of why read old books.
Reading classic books can teach you as much about the present as the past.
On the left, text reads "an excerpt from" on a pale blue background; on the right is Goldie Chan’s book cover for "Personal Branding for Introverts.
Introverts have social batteries that will drain over time, but they can be recharged with good energy hygiene. Here’s how.
From the vastness of space, Earth at night reveals its exo-earth beauty, with illuminated continents showcasing a tapestry of lights across North and South America. Major cities and regions emerge from the glowing darkness, painting a vivid picture against the backdrop of oceans.
In 2025, Earth remains the only planet where life is known to exist. Without a second example, "The Stand" has a vital lesson to teach us.
A four-panel image featuring two abstract pink patterns, a close-up of two hands clasped, and a smiling woman in grayscale.
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Charlene Li emphasizes that instead of mastering specific social media tools, leaders should prioritize engaging their audience through strategic listening, informed priority-setting, and effective communication, as social media platforms will continue to evolve.
Book cover of "Manage Yourself to Lead Others" by Margaret C. Andrews, with the phrase "an excerpt from" on a purple background—highlighting the importance of know thyself in effective leadership.
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.
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Free speech can amplify hatred, but it also protects the fight against it. Founder of The Future of Free Speech Jacob Mchangama explains.
A collage features people using phones, a vintage courtroom scene, and a close-up of mechanical watch parts under tweezers, exploring ancestral bonds, with the title "THE NIGHTCRAWLER" at the top.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
An open book, symbolizing dangerous books, burns with flames rising from its pages against a black background, its fiery reflection shimmering on a glossy surface.
In "That Book Is Dangerous," author Adam Szetela examines the rise of the “Sensitivity Era” in publishing and how outrage campaigns try to control what books authors can write and readers can read.
A grayscale portrait of Caterina Fake is centered between an FDNY ambulance on the left and patterned designs with circular symbols on the right.
Venture capitalist and Flickr co-founder Caterina Fake talks to Big Think about why AI won’t make the internet better, her influences beyond tech, and more.
A minimalist drawing of a duck outlined in white against a gradient background, with an orange star shape marking the eye, invites you to question your perception.
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
The image shows the cover of the book "Me, My Customer & AI" by Henrik Werdelin and Nicholas Thorne alongside the text "an excerpt from," set on a split blue and green background, hinting at the future of headless agents in business.
In the post-AI startup landscape, the role of the entrepreneur will evolve from operator to orchestrator. Are you ready?
An older man with white hair and a suit receives a document from another man in a robe during an event, as several people look on in the background. In the age of viral misquotes, capturing such moments accurately becomes ever more crucial.
From Einstein to Twain, Garson O’Toole investigates the truth behind your favorite — and often misattributed — quotes.
A human silhouette filled with birds and insects is overlaid with a circular target, binary code, and abstract shapes against a sky background with clouds.
Duke sociologist Dr. Christopher Bail on the tech’s potential to foster empathy in an age of division.
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A woman in a blue and yellow headscarf and pearl earring holds a smartphone, looking over her shoulder, mimicking the style of a classic painting.
3mins
From the printing press to the internet, every technological revolution in history has reshaped human thought. Now, with AI accelerating by the day, philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks: Are we ready for the philosophical shift that must follow?