The secret behind medicine that uses messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that it “teaches” our bodies how to fight diseases on our own, …
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Planned obsolescence within relationships hinders mutual development between individuals when conflict arises – division …
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Given the scale of the challenge, the conversation around climate change is often tinged with doom and gloom. But climate tech …
Since 27% of your workforce will be Gen Z by 2025, are you prepared? How will you attract them given over half of Gen Z’s want to …
Experiences that put you in a state of flow are shown to override PTSD and heartbreak. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube …
Novelist Tahmima Anam spent 10 years working in the world of tech startups which led in part to her most recent novel, The …
Former Harvard professor and best-selling author Todd Rose explains the problem with prestigious colleges and how the future of …
Performing two original songs, stand-up comedian, writer and musician Marcia Belsky shares comical commentary on some …
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“Life makes our planet an incredibly exotic place compared to the rest of the known universe,” says astrobiologist Betül Kaçar, …
Professor Dorie Clark reveals the hidden reasons behind why we’re all perpetually overwhelmed, and struggling to break out of …
In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains …
Research has demonstrated that minorities, women, and children face high levels of implicit bias from our healthcare system in …
What if death isn’t the end? NDEs may complicate what science teaches us about death and consciousness. Subscribe to Big …
Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often …
Want to connect with a depressed friend but not sure how to relate to them? Comedian and storyteller Bill Bernat has a few dos …
Best-selling author Todd Rose reveals how most Americans share common aspirations for the country. Subscribe to Big Think on …
Election infrastructure in the United States is crumbling, says technologist Tiana Epps-Johnson, and, even worse, election officials …
Dr. Willie Parker explains why he believes his Christian faith does not preclude him from performing abortions, arguing that to …
What will happen to the planet if climate change melts what’s left of Arctic permafrost? Shedding light on this overlooked threat, …
You don’t need to fake it until you make it. Ric Keller show us how embracing vulnerability and leveraging self-deprecating humor …
“Human migration is both inevitable and growing. What are we as a global community doing to address it?” asks human rights …
Dr. Payal Jhawar illustrates how direct primary care can positively disrupt the medical industry and allow doctors to spend more …
Peak performance mind hack explained in 7 minutes. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ▻ https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink …
Pop culture is changing thanks to a different kind of storytelling, says digital strategist Hyeonmi Kim. They’re called webtoons: …
Imagine hearing your eulogy—while you’re still able to savor it. In this funny, touching 2021 TEDxSeattleWomen talk, Andrea …
Here’s how to design a work environment that gives control to employees and stimulates open conversation. Subscribe to Big …
Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit … it’s a tale almost as old as copyright itself. Lawyer and …
Young, black and without the presence of his father to help guide and nurture him towards a successful and meaningful life as a …
Risk is a mathematical equation—one we can all learn. General Stanley McChrystal explains how. Subscribe to Big Think on …
What if smallholder farmers could use their produce and livestock to pay for goods and services? TED Fellow and alternative …
For almost a decade, Pamela Barnum worked as an undercover police officer in the drug enforcement unit, where she discovered …
Reading and writing can be acts of courage that bring us closer to others and ourselves. Author Michelle Kuo shares how …
Building a pandemic-free future won’t be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible …
Thinking as a group and going along with the loudest voices can feel easy and even natural. But to make real positive change in …
Human beings are creative by nature. We use our creativity to solve important problems. But team creativity in our workplaces is …
“Every great and difficult thing has required a strong sense of optimism,” says editor and author Kevin Kelly, who believes that we …
The peatlands of Africa’s Congo Basin are a vast expanse of swamp and greenery that act as one of the world’s most effective …
In this talk, Larry explores the need to better prepare our high school graduates with financial literacy. Larry Szeliga is the founder …
What’s on Elon Musk’s mind? In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Musk details how the radical new innovations …
It is estimated we make over 35000 decisions in a single day, most without thinking. But of those we do think about, how many do …
A psychiatrist studied 1000 near-death experiences. Here’s what he discovered. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube …
Giving up control of your finances — voluntarily or otherwise — can leave you powerless and, in some cases, confined to a cycle of …
Social media isn’t the majority – it’s the vocal fringe. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ▻ https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthink Up …
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