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Big Bang Theory
Cosmic Inflation
Dark Energy
James Webb Space Telescope
Procrastination
Georges Lemaître
Edwin Hubble
Ethics
Social Media
Multiverse
Love Ethic
Effective Altruism Movement
Work Culture
Alpha Brainwaves
Happiness
Generative AI
Mindful Productivity
Triple Check Method
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Neurodivergence

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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Wharton professor Ethan Mollick explains why “co-intelligence” may be the future of AI.

Ethan Mollick, professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI," explores the impact... more

Our perception of reality is not an exact representation of the objective truth but rather a combination of sensory inputs and the brain’s interpretation of these signals. This interpretation is influenced by past experiences and is often predictive,... more

**💸 The Genius Myth: Why Billionaires Aren’t Always Brilliant**

We’ve been sold a lie — that extreme wealth is the mark of genius. But when you peel back the layers, you find that **luck, not talent**, is often the true engine behind billionaire su... more

"Welcome to the multiverse. Or should I say our one universe within a multiverse of possibilities?"

Do we have proof of a multiverse?

Our idea of the multiverse stems from the notion of quantum mechanics: The idea that every time we enter a situati... more

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Recent Guests

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+
Albert-László Barabási
Prominent physicist and network scientist
Northeast University
Episode: Why Einstein is a “peerless genius” and Hawking is an “ordinary genius” | Albert-László Barabási
Lisa Miller
An expert discussing the science of shared consciousness.
Episode: The science of shared consciousness | Lisa Miller
Nina Lanza
Planetary scientist working on Mars with NASA
NASA
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
Not specified
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+

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
    7 days 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 States12 days 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 States13 days 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 States25 days 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
    1
    Gail - San Francisco
    United Statesa month ago

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Concerns are raised about the formatting and management of advertisements, with many finding them disruptive to the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful content and expert discussions, often highlighting the quality of the topics discussed.
Some users express that despite excellent content, the overwhelming presence of ads hampers their enjoyment of the episodes.

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#225
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#101
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#102
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#98
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#104
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#153
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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. Yuval Noah Harari
2. Ben Horowitz
3. Albert-László Barabási
4. Lisa Miller
5. Nina Lanza
6. Sean Carroll
7. Kevin Kelly
8. Hannah Ritchie

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