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How to get empowered, not overpowered, by AI
Many artificial intelligence researchers expect AI to outsmart humans at all tasks and jobs within decades, enabling a future where we’re restricted only by the laws of physics, not the limits of our intelligence. MIT physicist and AI researcher Max Tegmark separates the real opportunities and…
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Beautiful new words to describe obscure emotions
John Koenig loves finding words that express our unarticulated feelings — like “lachesism,” the hunger for disaster, and “sonder,” the realization that everyone else’s lives are as complex and unknowable as our own. Here, he meditates on the meaning we assign to words and how these meanings…
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The most powerful predictor of team success
Remember that gut-clenching fear of speaking up in class? Organizational psychologist Rafael Chiuzi reveals how that same feeling shows up in the workplace, limiting productivity and the free exchange of ideas. Backed by decades of research and hands-on consulting, he unpacks the science of…
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Why Managers Struggle to Delegate
Most managers know they should offload more tasks but falter. In this brief video, MIT SMR columnist Sanyin Siang reveals why many leaders are still doing everything themselves and suggests a simple mindset shift for effective delegating.
Stop trying to delegate tasks. Start delegating problems.
That’s the key…
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3 simple ways to build stronger relationships at work
Doing the best at your job isn’t just about working harder — it’s also about connecting better, says psychologist Alyssa Birnbaum. She shares practical, research-backed tips for strengthening relationships with your coworkers (whether you’re together in person or working remotely) in order to… Read more -
The words we use to describe our emotions affect how we feel, says historian Tiffany Watt Smith, and they’ve often changed (sometimes very dramatically) in response to new cultural expectations and ideas. Take nostalgia, for instance: first defined in 1688 as an illness and considered deadly, today it’s seen as a…
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Fear-Based CEOs Versus Trust-Based Leaders: Who Actually Wins?
Leadership that leans on intimidation might impress Wall Street, but data shows that it’s destroying companies from within. In this video, MIT SMR columnist Brian Elliott examines why command-and-control tactics fail at AI adoption, RTO mandates, and talent retention.
According to a…
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Let’s get real about free speech
“Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech,” says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk, he warns against the rise of “mob censorship” — and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever… Read more -
Why a good book is a secret door
Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn’t children’s books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder — and what real kids say to a fictional whale.
Mac Barnett is a bestselling author of books for children.
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Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
The report you’ve been putting off is due tomorrow. It’s time to buckle down, open your computer and check your phone. Maybe watch your favorite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of procrastination. So, why do we procrastinate when we know it’s bad for…
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