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This week, Big Think is partnering with Freethink to bring you amazing stories of the people and technologies that are shaping our future.

This week, Big Think is partnering with Freethink to bring you amazing stories of the people and technologies that are shaping our future.

Confirmation bias is baked into the DNA of America, but it may soon be the nation’s undoing.

We owe a lot to vaccines and the scientists that develop them. But we’ve only just touched the surface of what vaccines can do.

What would happen if you tripled the US population? Matthew Yglesias and moderator Charles Duhigg explore the idea on Big Think Live.

Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in America with three Michelin stars, joins Big Think Live.

Finances can be a stressor, regardless of tax bracket. Here are tips for making better money decisions.

Join Radiolab’s Latif Nasser at 1pm ET today as he chats with Malcolm Gladwell live on Big Think.

What exactly does “questions are the new answers” mean?

Does time exist? Here’s what the debate is all about.

Virtual reality is more than a trick. It’s a solution to big problems.

Technology is an important tool, but it will take an ecosystem of educators, students, and caregivers to make the most of it.

Leaning too far in either direction is a recipe for stagnation and perhaps even failure.

Astronomer Michelle Thaller schools us on what atoms really look, the Big Bang theory, and the speed of light.

From reassessing the way schools are funded to changing the curriculum, there are ways to fix the inequities in education.

The American economy may be locked into an unhealthy cycle that only benefits a select few. Is it too late to fix it?

Educators have proven that they can “turn the aircraft carrier” when they need to, but the system needs to match their efforts.

Firsthand accounts of what it’s really like to go to and come back from space.

Math doesn’t suck. It is one of humanity’s greatest and most mysterious journeys.

What are schools for and who is leading the ship?

Just how close are we to setting up camp on another planet? It’s complicated.

Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.

Starting and running a business takes more than a good idea and the desire to not have a boss.

Researchers are using technology to make visual the complex concepts of racism, as well as its political and social consequences.

Ready to see the future? Nanotronics CEO Matthew Putman talks innovation and the solutions that are within reach.

SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Charles Duhigg as he interviews Victoria Montgomery Brown, co-founder and CEO of Big Think.

Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.

Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy.

Join the lauded author of Range in conversation with best-selling author and poker pro Maria Konnikova!