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ENSPIRING.ai: The true story behind Carl Sagans cult classic, Contact - Jill Tarter for Big Think

ENSPIRING.ai: The true story behind Carl Sagans cult classic, Contact - Jill Tarter for Big Think

In an insightful discussion at the Berkeley Forum, Dr. Jill Tarter delves into the timeless question of whether humanity is alone in the universe. She emphasizes the shift from seeking answers from priests and philosophers to pursuing scientific exploration to understand our place in the cosmos. Dr. Tarter also shares

ENSPIRING.ai: Natures supercomputer lives on your dog - Ed Yong

ENSPIRING.ai: Natures supercomputer lives on your dog - Ed Yong

In this video, Ed Yong, a science writer at the Atlantic, delves into the fascinating world of dogs' olfactory abilities in conversation with Professor Alexandra Horowitz from Columbia University. Yong highlights the incredible power of dogs' noses, which can perform amazing feats such as distinguishing identical twins by

ENSPIRING.ai: Debunking success myths - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michio Kaku & more

ENSPIRING.ai: Debunking success myths - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michio Kaku & more

The insight shared in this video explores the concept of cultural success where perfection seems mandatory, creating pressure among individuals. It discusses how societal expectations can hinder personal growth and fulfillment by coercing individuals to follow conventional paths rather than pursuing unique personal strengths. The idea of a "dark

ENSPIRING.ai: Anthropologist debunks Darwins most abused idea - James Suzman

ENSPIRING.ai: Anthropologist debunks Darwins most abused idea - James Suzman

The video presents an intriguing examination of human evolution, particularly focusing on the misconceptions of competition and survival in evolutionary history. anthropologist James Susman shares insights from his work with hunter-gatherer societies, challenging the survival of the fittest narrative often depicted in Western ideals. He contends that many animals, including

ENSPIRING.ai: Harvard professor debunks the 10,000 steps per day myth - Daniel Lieberman

ENSPIRING.ai: Harvard professor debunks the 10,000 steps per day myth - Daniel Lieberman

The video explores the intriguing perspective of human exercise, emphasizing how treadmills have become a modern symbol of exercise despite their origins as punitive devices in Victorian prisons. The speaker, Dan Lieberman, a professor of human evolutionary biology, explains how exercise, though not inherently enjoyable or something we evolved to

ENSPIRING.ai: 9 tactics to build a stronger mind - Lisa Genova

ENSPIRING.ai: 9 tactics to build a stronger mind - Lisa Genova

The video discusses the common worry about memory loss and emphasizes that most instances of forgetting, such as missing a meeting or a name, are normal. Instead of viewing forgetfulness as a sign of weakness, it should be understood as a part of human nature. Lisa Genova, an author and

ENSPIRING.ai: The Art of War - The greatest strategy book ever written - Roger Martin

ENSPIRING.ai: The Art of War - The greatest strategy book ever written - Roger Martin

This video delves into how the principles found in the art of war books, particularly Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," can be applied to modern business strategy. It emphasizes the parallels between military strategy and business approaches, highlighting that both fields ultimately aim to achieve