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Big Think is the leading source of expert-driven, actionable, educational content -- with thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, we help you get smarter, faster. Get actionable lessons from the world’s greatest thinkers & doers. Our experts are either disrupting or leading their respective fields. We aim to help you explore the big ideas and core skills that ... more

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The one phrase that changed Diana Nyad’s life, and set her on course to become the first person ever to conquer the 110 mile, 53 hour swim from Florida to Cuba.

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The Blind Side” only told part of Michael Oher’s story. Now, he tells us the rest.

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Lisa Miller
An expert discussing the science of shared consciousness.
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Nina Lanza
Planetary scientist working on Mars with NASA
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Episode: The beauty of our improbable existence with a NASA expert, physicist & futurist
Sean Carroll
Theoretical physicist focusing on quantum mechanics and cosmology, author, and podcast host
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Episode: The beauty of our improbable existence with a NASA expert, physicist & futurist
Kevin Kelly
Futurist and co-founder of Wired Magazine, emphasizing long-term thinking and technological advancements
Long Now Foundation
Episode: The beauty of our improbable existence with a NASA expert, physicist & futurist
Hannah Ritchie
Food and environmental expert discussing food systems and sustainability.
Episode: We have the tools to fix our food system. Why aren’t we using them? | Hannah Ritchie
Nate Silver
Statistician, poker player, and author
Author of On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything
Episode: Nate Silver: Successful risk-takers share these 3 traits | Big Think+
Sean Dougherty
Director of ALMA Observatory, previously ran Canada's National Radio Astronomy Facility.
ALMA Observatory
Episode: What the darkest sky on Earth reveals about humanity | Dispatches from The Well Ep.1
Yuval Noah Harari
Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author of Nexus, a history of information networks from the Stone Age to AI
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Episode: Yuval Noah Harari: How to safeguard your mind in the age of junk information
Ben Horowitz
Founding partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and author of The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Ben Horowitz: Quit being a coward and do the hard thing | Big Think+

Reviews

2.3 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Love the topics, love the presentation, a well deserved 5 stars

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nickl1
    a month ago
  • Please offer an add free experience

    Frustrating to listen to. The material is brilliant and engaging, but the advertisements are so jolting that it makes it very hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pantheon5
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ads

    Great content selection but the number of ads is just ridiculous. I realize that ads are necessary but every 3-4 minutes? No thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jvzrhssrfahiuds
    United Statesa month ago
  • Think about production values

    I'm going to praise the curator but demand your attention be directed towards the invasive and unnecessary sloppy editing of advertisements. Valuable information is lost and the POD's reviews need some serious consideration. The Volume of your advertising is criminal considering how easy it is to push a button in any DAW that will fix it. The placement has no consideration for the content, which begs anyone with insight to question the integrity of the forces behind the curtains. But, vital info... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    afullspectrum
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop

    Absolutely abysmal with the ads. Leave the big ideas to someone else. Just run pure ads all the time and leave all conversation and thinking to literally anyone other than you. A positively rotten presentation, ruined by a pitiful approach to advertising.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gail - San Francisco
    United States2 months ago

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24 huge questions about psychedelics | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Q: What is a psychedelic therapy session like?
Participants spend time in a comfortable, supportive environment where they receive a dose of psilocybin and are encouraged to trust and let go of control during the experience, followed by integration discussions afterward.
24 huge questions about psychedelics | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Q: What is the role of a guide in a psychedelic session?
The guide serves as a safety net for participants, helping them to trust, let go, and be open to their experiences during the psychedelic session.
24 huge questions about psychedelics | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Q: What does the term psychedelic mean?
Psychedelic means mind manifesting, referring to substances that can amplify a variety of experiences in the mind, rather than just focusing on perceptual effects.
Would you survive a week in Ancient Rome? | Mary Beard: Full Interview
Q: What drew you to study this particular period in history?
Beard shares her childhood visit to the British Museum that sparked her interest in ancient history, highlighting the fascinating artifacts and human stories from the past.
Would you survive a week in Ancient Rome? | Mary Beard: Full Interview
Q: How did Ancient Rome connect continents?
Mary Beard explains that the extensive road systems and transport networks created by the Romans allowed for better communication, trade, and movement of people across Europe and beyond.

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1. Lisa Miller
2. Nina Lanza
3. Sean Carroll
4. Kevin Kelly
5. Hannah Ritchie
6. Nate Silver
7. Sean Dougherty
8. Yuval Noah Harari

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