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Do you consider the Bible to be a philosophical text? Philosopher Meghan Sullivan says we might not want to disregard its impact, regardless of our own religious affiliations. See more in this video on @The-Well, our collaboration with the John Templeton Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXzm8...
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When was the last time you fell into the trap of high conflict? Logically, we know that high conflict situations can be emotionally expensive, eroding interpersonal trust and sometimes entire relationships. But still, they suck us in, bringing out our worst instincts and causing irreparable social damage. So, why are we so susceptible to this trap? Journalist Amanda Ripley explains why we get caught in cycles of high conflict, and the counterintuitive strategies to rise above them.
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When you give to others, what motivates you — logic or love? According to philosopher Meghan Sullivan, giving shouldn't be reduced to efficiency, but should reflect genuine care for both present and future people. Watch our interview with her on @The-Well, a collaboration between Big Think and the John Templeton Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpPYa...
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Over 99% of Earth’s species have gone extinct. Why are we different? NASA astrobiologist Betül Kaçar explains in this video on @The-Well, a partnership between Big Think and the John Templeton Foundation: https://youtu.be/_5HYyeFr1QQ
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Big Think's first-ever print issue is almost here!
The Consciousness Issue is being printed, foil stamped, and bound as we speak.
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When faced with a "UFO sighting," how can we tell if it's an optical illusion or an extraterrestrial object?
First, we have to analyze the data, says physicist Michio Kaku. 90% of these sightings can be explained using natural phenomenons or weather anomalies. The remaining 10%?
These seem to defy the known laws of engineering. And what happens to the witnesses who speak out about the 10%? A chilling effect, says Kaku.
What percentage of sightings do you believe are illusory and what percentage are extraterrestrial?
Watch the full video, out now.
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Do you think true philosophy can exist alongside artificial intelligence? History shows that every technological revolution has reshaped the way we think. On@The-Well, in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation, philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks: are we ready for AI to do the same? https://youtu.be/6xyzos9qmI4
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These microbes endured the unlivable. What does that mean for us? NASA astrobiologist Betül Kaçar explains in this video on @The-Well, a collaboration between Big Think and the John Templeton Foundation: https://youtu.be/NQnt-YE8ymQ
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At the heart of a subject that intimidates so many lies…radical simplicity? Physics seems complicated, until you realize why it works so well, says Sean Carroll.
With this simplicity, Carroll guides us from one breakthrough to another — from Newton’s clockwork universe to Laplace’s Demon, all the way to Einstein’s spacetime revolution.
Dig into this 90-minute conversation (or save it to watch later!), for an accessible — yet profound — physics explainer.
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Aristotle thought that a friend you love is considered your ‘second-self’, someone whose pain feels like your own. Philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks: What if we extended that kind of love to strangers? Could you? Hear her perspective in this video we created in partnership with @The-Well, a collaboration between Big Think and the John Templeton Foundation: https://youtu.be/cUC4eNacxFg
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