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Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist: https://youtu.be/jzRrDG9RKfM
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A widespread concern with overpopulation became prominent in the 1960s and the 1970s, when scholars wondered how we could produce enough food for a rapidly growing global population. Brought to the fore with the publication of the book, "The Population Bomb," by Paul R. Ehrlich in 1968, it seemed that the only way to solve this problem was to discourage people from having more children.
Is human overpopulation alarmist hype with disturbing consequences? Oxford data scientist Hannah Ritchie debunks the overpopulation myth. WATCH: https://youtu.be/xrbyI-Cuze4?si=dbiEk...
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The mind-blowing theory that everything is evolving—from minerals to music—explained in 3 minutes by a Carnegie scientist: https://youtu.be/VQNAEec9W38
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There is a tendency to underestimate the risks of not experimenting. Author Virginia Postrel explains how blaming technology for all that ails society holds us back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpW3-...
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Jason Crawford, founder of The Roots of Progress Institute, says "we need a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century, and beyond." Read his "Techno-Humanist Manifesto" here: www.freethink.com/society/techno-humanist-manifest…
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I study adolescent brain development, and here’s the one thing that sets the happier and more successful kids apart: https://youtu.be/SxoVhcvun7g
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The 10 tactics of fascism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpCKk...
with Professor Jason Stanley, Yale University
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There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever? https://youtu.be/ir0sIQHZPVo
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Which sci-fi quote is your favorite?
“Hope clouds observation.” — Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965 novel
“Was there anything more exciting in life than seeking answers?” — Isaac Asimov, Prelude to Foundation, 1988 novel
“As civilization advances, so does indifference. It is a disease. Immunize yourself with art. And love.” — Matt Haig, The Humans, 2013 novel
“Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 1979 novel
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