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The Big Think Interview

The Big Think Interview is where the world’s sharpest minds come to explore big ideas. Each episode features deep, candid conversations with leading thinkers, innovators, and visionaries who are shaping our understanding of business, science, philosophy, and society. Hosted by experts who know how to ask the right questions, the series cuts through the noise to deliver thoughtful insights and actionable ideas. Whether you're seeking inspiration or looking to challenge your perspective, The Big Think Interview offers an unfiltered look at the ideas shaping tomorrow.

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Mini Philosophy

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, Mini Philosophy is a space to explore ideas. It’s where we pause the busyness of life to reflect on ourselves, our relationships, and the Universe.

You can expect to zoom in on big-name philosophers or dive into concepts like ambition, the law of non-contradiction, or feeling the breeze on your skin. You’ll learn what these mean and how these apply to everyday life.

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The three kinds of silence
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Starts With A Bang

Our mission: to answer, scientifically, the biggest questions of all. What is our Universe made of? How did it become the way it is today? Where did everything come from? What is the ultimate fate of the cosmos?

For countless generations, these were questions without resolutions. Now, for the first time in history, we have scientific answers. Starts With A Bang, written by Dr. Ethan Siegel, brings these stories — of what we know and how we know it — directly to you.

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Starts With A Bang
Einstein’s 7 rules for a better life
When it comes to living your best life, Albert Einstein — notorious as the greatest physicist and genius of his time…
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