Physicist Brian Greene: ‘Factual Information Is Not the Right Yardstick for Religion’
The theoretical physicist on distinguishing between fact and opinion, why he’d travel forward in time instead of back, and the value of religion.
The Guardian
Topics: Brian Greene Meaning Nature of Time Purpose Religiosity Universe
Philosophy of Cosmology
Watch the interview series.
Closer To Truth
Topics: Big Bang Cosmic Inflation Meaning Multiverse Universe
Can the Universe Provide Us with the Meaning of Life?
Astronomy and space exploration might offer a new perspective on our purpose in the cosmos.
Scientific American
Topics: Avi Loeb Extraterrestrial Life Meaning Purpose Universe
The Profound Psychological Benefits of a Purposeful Life
A wealth of research suggests that living a purposeful life is key to emotional well-being, physical health, and extraordinary performance.
Forbes
Topics: Meaning Purpose
The Cabbage Roll Epiphany: Our Best Chance at Depolarizing the United States
Kurt Gray of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill unpacks a psychological and political phenomenon: reactive devaluation.
Big Think
Topics: Kurt Gray Meaning
Three Emerging Insights About Happiness
Researchers are exploring how our everyday thoughts and feelings contribute to our well-being.
Greater Good Magazine
Topics: Emotion Flourishing Happiness Meaning
The Appeal of Handmade in an Era of Automation
This excerpt from the book The Power of Human explains why we continue to equate human effort with value.
Kellogg Insight
Topics: Adam Waytz Kurt Gray Meaning Values
Flourishing in Medicine
The concept of flourishing has the potential to transform clinical care.
Human Flourishing, Psychology Today
Topics: Flourishing Happiness Longevity Meaning Purpose
Nostalgia Means Everything Old Can Be New Again
Nostalgia is this bittersweet — yet positive emotion — we feel when we harken back in time.
The Pulse, WHYY
Topics: Andrew Newberg Emotion Meaning Purpose Resilience
Conservatives Find More Meaning in Life Than Liberals
Conservatives report more meaning and purpose both in their daily lives and in life more broadly than liberals do.
Character & Context, Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Topics: Meaning Purpose Religiosity
Can Religion Stave Off the Grave?
New research suggests that social behaviors, such as getting involved with a religious organization, can influence how long people live.
Topics: Longevity Meaning Religiosity Social Behavior
Understanding Unbeliefs and Reclaiming Enchantment
Report on the 2019 Cultures of Unbelief conference.
Nonreligion & Secularity Blog
Topics: Atheism Belief Meaning
What Happens When We’re Reminded of Death at Work
Research shows engagement can increase — but so can anxiety.
Harvard Business Review
Topics: Death Meaning
Most Atheists ‘Still Believe in the Supernatural’, New Study Finds
Researchers from the global Understanding Unbelief program said that many of the ideas held about atheists are ‘a simplification at best.’
Yahoo! News
Topics: Atheism Meaning Morality Values
There’s No Such Thing as Free Will
But we’re better off believing in it anyway.
The Atlantic
Topics: Agency Determinism Free Will Meaning Morality
What’s Your Purpose? Finding a Sense of Meaning in Life Is Linked to Health
Having a purpose in life may decrease your risk of dying early, according to a study.
Shots, NPR
Topics: Longevity Meaning Purpose
A Solution for Loneliness
Get out and volunteer, research suggests.
Topics: Aging Cognition Loneliness Meaning Purpose
Looking for Happiness? Try Purpose Instead
Our pursuit of happiness can come at the expense of finding deeper and more sustaining versions of psychological and physical well-being.
The Boston Globe
Topics: Happiness Longevity Meaning Purpose
Nostalgia: A Trip Down Memory Lane, and Back
Nostalgia not only brings back pleasant memories of the past, but it can promote our well-being in the present.
Topics: Loneliness Meaning
To Believe Is Human
The capacity to see beyond what’s in front of our eyes has shaped humanity in profound ways, says Agustín Fuentes.
Notre Dame Magazine
Topics: Belief Creativity Imagination Meaning
Having a Sense of Meaning in Life Is Good for You — So How Do You Get One?
Don’t pursue happiness as a goal, instead make sure what you do from day to day provides a sense of meaning in life.
The Conversation
Topics: Flourishing Happiness Meaning Purpose
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