Many hunter gatherers have a long history of egalitarianism.
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Not all human societies throughout history have been patriarchal.
We don’t know how much information the human brain can store.
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To capture the information that a brain contains, you need to cut it into billions and billions of slices.
Where’s next for Homo Sapiens?
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We’ll probably be less aggressive and more agreeable, but have smaller brains – a bit like a Golden Retriever, we’ll be friendly, but maybe not that interesting or bright.
The evolution of the cosmos after the Big Bang.
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Some argue the Big Bang was a rebirth rather than a birth.
Would we see Neanderthals (right) as human if they were around today?
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What looks like a bright, sharp dividing line between humans and other animals is really an artefact of extinction.
Are you conscious of your decisions?
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Decades of research gives insight into how free our choices really are.
Life is for living…
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If you are shipwrecked on a desert island with no hope of being rescued, you may not be morally obligated to stay alive.
Could God travel faster than the speed of light?
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If God could break the laws of physics, why haven’t we seen any evidence of the laws ever being broken in the universe?
Lost love.
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Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, but we shouldn’t let it take over our lives.
Some 6% of people are sadists.
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What causes unprovoked acts of violence? And is there any place for such cruelty in our society?
Great colours in Cappadocia, Turkey. But what are they?
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The experience of a colour can be profound, but it doesn’t really exist other than in our minds.
Always with us.
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Whether we miss them, feel guilty about not having appreciated them more or struggle to forgive them, remembering our parents can hurt. Here’s how to move on.
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If we are not careful, the coronavirus pandemic could lead to a rise in xenophobic attitudes.
Milanese residents appear at the window of their apartment displaying flags and singing the national anthem in Milan.
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The coronavirus outbreak shows it is time to start thinking of ourselves as part of something bigger - while also respecting the individual.
‘Who thought that?’
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The captain of a ship, or a soul, doesn’t sail while ignoring the wind – sometimes they go with it, sometimes against it, but they always account for it.
Don’t worry, be happy.
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There are many ways to be happy, but we can also find comfort in the knowledge that our constant dissatisfaction is what makes us human.
No matter what we do, things will get worse.
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Some argue humans lack the altruism and long-term thinking that is needed to deal with the climate crisis. So how can you stay motivated?
Tom wants you to have the apple.
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We don’t always realise it, but emotions play a positive role in decision making.
Freedom?
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Rules help to shape society – but always question why they’re there and who they serve.
The real thing?
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When it comes to love, science has not yet got it right. And there’s a wonderful reason why.