Ted Talk: A plant’s-eye view
What if human consciousness isn’t the end-all and be-all of Darwinism? What if we are all just pawns in corn’s clever strategy game to rule the Eart...
The very real appeal of « slow parenting »
For many parents, life’s pace is far too frantic. Family calendars are packed with playdates, music lessons, and sports practices. Even downtime at home can fee...
To change a planet
What it is about: One person. Small, fleeting, insignificant. But when one person, and one person, and one person become many, they can change a planet. Why we ...
Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness
The 2024 World Happiness Report was published earlier this week. Switzerland is still among the top 10 happiest countries, even though it slipped one place from...
The surprisingly logical minds of babies
How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly? In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decision...