For centuries, we defined intelligence in our own image and ignored everything else. We were wrong. Birds can beat primates at logic puzzles, forests can communicate through fungal networks, bee colonies think together, and new artificial minds can write poetry. But if a slime mold can navigate a maze and a silicon chip can reason, what exactly is intelligence? Join us for a special evening where scientists, philosophers, writers, and artists take the stage to map this strange new territory.

We are convening leading scientists to explore how AI, computational modeling, and gene editing are transforming biology from a reactive science into a predictive and programmable one—unlocking new ways to understand disease and build the future of human health.

A Night of Awe and Wonder brought together scientists, artists, explorers, and thinkers for a live, multimedia journey—from the cosmos to the human mind—where cutting-edge research, personal stories, and creative performance left the audience inspired, curious, and connected.

In a live Oxford conversation, Big Think’s Jonny Thomson sat down with neuroscientist Anil Seth to explore the leading edge of consciousness research—from perception and the self to how the mind emerges from the brain—bringing clarity to questions that have long challenged science and philosophy.

At a pivotal moment for the space industry—where decades of foundational work have lowered costs, advanced technology, and unlocked new commercial possibilities—Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, joined us to explore the next era of space exploration and commercialization.

Big Think and furturist Peter Leyden launched a new quarterly salon series called The Great Progression. The idea was simple: bring together Bay Area technologists, scientists, and creative leaders to explore how emerging technologies might shape the next 25 years.

For our inaugural Los Angeles salon, we created an intellectual house party—bringing together about 100 filmmakers, scientists, choreographers, curators, therapists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders for an inviting evening of art, music, food, and big ideas.