Idea Labs and Echo Chambers
Every human environment is embedded with its own intellectual culture. Are you spending your time in Idea Labs or Echo Chambers?
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The Thinking Ladder
Not all viewpoints were created equal.
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The American Brain
One neuron’s take on how 300 million people can think as one.
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The Mute Button
Time to acquaint ourselves with the trusty tool of anyone with an authoritarian impulse.
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The Enlightenment Kids
In Part 2 of The Story of Us, we time-machine out of the deep past to the 18th century, where we meet a group of unemployed rag-tags with a crazy idea.
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A Story of Stories
Remember the time our species’ random primate tribes transformed into world-conquering beasts? That was weird.
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A Game of Giants
To understand the human, you need to get to know the human giant.
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The Story of Us: Sources
Sources for the Story of Us WBW series.
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Stick Figure Identity Guide
The full deal with stick figures.
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The Great Battle of Fire and Light
Meet the eternal human condition.
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The Story of Us: Intro
I may only be a tiny cell in society’s elbow skin, but I have a lot to say.
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The Story of Us: Full Series
Welcome to the biggest Wait But Why series yet.
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Did James make the right Final Jeopardy bet?
I kinda think he didn’t.
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An Actual Thing That Actually Happened
A thing happened at the coffee shop today that I needed to tell you about. And then while I was telling you about it, another thing happened that I needed to tell you about.
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How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You)
Our career path is how we spend our time, support our lifestyles, make our impact, even define our identity. Let’s make sure we’re on the right track.
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Neuralink and the Brain’s Magical Future (G-Rated Version)
Note: This post is G-rated and totally suitable for all audiences, but links may lead to non-G-rated places. _______________________ Last month, I got a phone call. Okay maybe that’s not exactly how it happened, and…
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Neuralink and the Brain’s Magical Future
I knew the future would be shocking but this is a whole other level.
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The Elon Musk Post Series
When you pick up the phone, you don’t expect Elon Musk to be on the other line.
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The Sheer Delight of Google Earth Timelapse
Better clear out some time.
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Wait But Why Holiday Stuff
It’s that time of year.
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