Legends

Legends

Purposeful, passionate, and bold, these Big Think+ experts have made important contributions to human thought and to the history of ideas.
Latest episode
The genius guide to future-proofing your career
“The simplest, most powerful way to reinforce work, not jobs, is to ask people to do something different.”

Josh Bersin

A person sits behind bars at a desk with a computer in a dimly lit setting, suggesting restriction or confinement.
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10mins
“The voice in your head is not you. You are listening to that voice. It’s a heckler, trying to make you feel bad.”
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0m
"We're at a very critical point in human history where things are about to change dramatically. One of the beauties of these AI tools is you now can just be anything that you dreamt of being."
A person in shorts and a cap balances on a tightrope with "LEADERSHIP MATERIAL" written in large white text over the image against a clear blue sky and mountain backdrop.
6mins
"You need to run towards the pain and darkness and not away from it. I think the best leaders always run towards the darkness. They always run towards a problem."
11mins
Sure, IQ is important, but is as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
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11mins
“Forget about essences.” Philosopher Daniel Dennett on how modern-day philosophers should be more collaborative with scientists if they want to make revolutionary developments in their fields.
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8mins
Dr. Temple Grandin shares how we can unlock the hidden gifts of neurodivergent minds.
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8mins
He revolutionized hospitality, twice. Chip Conley shares his secrets to being able to evolve in an ever-changing world.
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Acclaimed psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of “The Body Keeps The Score,” discusses the widespread existence of trauma and how it settles in our bodies.
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7mins
Primatologist Frans de Waal inadvertently popularized the term "alpha male." Now, he’s debunking common stereotypes to explain what an "alpha male" really is — empathetic and protective.
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13mins
Sex, gender, and the debate over identity explained by Berkeley professor Judith Butler.