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If the universe is teeming with aliens
Why haven’t we met extraterrestrials
Mario Peshev
April 23, 2025
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The Smarter Brain Team
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
The Silence That Challenges Our Assumptions
Physicist and science communicator, Stephen Webb, on the paradox of cosmic solitude.
"If there’s so many good arguments as to why life should be out there, how come we don’t see any good evidence for them?"
Question Your Deepest Convictions
Magician and skeptic, Penn Jillette, on the danger of certainty.
"If there's something you really want to believe, that's what you should question the most."
Truth Needs No Defense
Science fictionist, Robert A. Heinlein, on truth and proof.
"If you've got the truth, you can demonstrate it. Talking doesn't prove it."
Source: Stranger in a Strange Land
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Productivity Tools and Resources
What Is Poor Listening Costing You
Many workplace challenges stem not from poor communication, but from poor listening. While we’re taught to ask the right questions, we often fail to truly hear the answers. Learn how to cut through noise, reduce misunderstandings, and build stronger connections.
Learn the Art of Impactful Speaking
Want to learn the secrets behind Julian's TED talk that’s surpassed 100 million views? In this free video, Julian and renowned speaker coach Neil Gordon reveal the techniques that made it a global success.
What We're Reading
The Space Advocate by The Planetary Society offers sharp, policy-driven coverage of the space industry. It’s packed with expert commentary, legislative insights, and global mission updates—ideal for anyone serious about space advocacy and exploration.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: Some species of jellyfish are effectively immortal because when they face stress or injury, they can revert to an earlier stage of their life cycle and start anew. (Source)
Science: The dynamic processes occurring beneath the Earth's surface, though seemingly remote, are integral to the formation of land masses that significantly influence ocean circulation, climate patterns, and biological activity. Geophysical evidence suggests that a plume of hot mantle rocks, which erupted millions of years ago, may have played a critical role in the evolutionary trajectory of humans. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
Can You Hear What’s Not Being Said?
If you're interested in improving how you listen—not just hear—check out The Deep Listening Podcast by Oscar Trimboli. As an author and advisor to executive teams, Oscar explores how better listening can transform leadership, communication, and culture.
Emotional Intelligence Isn’t Fixed
Sharpening your emotional intelligence starts with the right tools—and Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers exactly that. With clear frameworks and practical self-assessments, the book helps you build self-awareness, regulate emotions, and navigate relationships more effectively in both personal and professional settings.
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