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Infants quickly grow their brains in the first three years of life — but neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang reveals that there's also a *second* major period of brain development.

Awe is a pathway to finding things that will bring us meaning, says psychologist Dacher Keltner. See how in this episode of the Templeton Ideas podcast. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dN4lPY

Would you like a pumpkin spice latte to go with your death anxiety? See how "death cafes" are helping to reduce the taboo around the topic of our mortality here:

Have you ever completed an awe audit? (an "awedit," if you will). Dacher Keltner of The Greater Good Science Center explains how we can cultivate more awe in our lives on today's episode of the Templeton Ideas podcast. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3M4xyfc

Tomorrow is #ThrowbackThursday and we're throwing it all the way back by re-releasing our *very first episode* of the Templeton Ideas podcast! Dacher Keltner from The Greater Good Science Center joined us to discuss the many ways people can cultivate awe in their daily lives. Tune in tomorrow!

What to expect when you're optimistic (you thought we were gonna say 'expecting,' didn't you?) Keep reading for a new look at the different types of optimism and their impact on your life:

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” — Edgar Degas See our Templeton Ideas pieces come to life in these amazing illustrations by Marina Muun. Awe and wonder, indeed! ✨

Where does the beauty and the rationality of the universe come from? Find out from mathematician Talithia Williams.