Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Academics don’t know design

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

This is a screenshot of the page for AERA proposal reviewers. Can you find the link to download the proposal I’m supposed to review? (click on the image for a larger version)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

Five modern philosophy books about the idea of justice on a pink background.

Thinking

5 books that shaped 21st-century philosophy

Philosophy isn’t stuck in the past. Here are five texts to connect you with its ongoing dialogue.

An AI-generated illustration of a man sitting at a desk, accompanied by thought-provoking poetry.

Thinking

Can AI write authentic poetry?

Cognitive psychologist and poet Keith Holyoak explores whether artificial intelligence could ever achieve poetic authenticity.

A close up image of a group of pink bacteria on a black background.

Neuropsych

The growing link between microbes, mood, and mental health

Research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome.

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How I adapted my company to AI: 5 key insights

Jotform CEO Aytekin Tank explains how he successfully embraced and deployed AI.

An illustration showcasing a diverse group of people communicating and collaborating in a room, where the power of language unlocks their collective success.

Business

Why “linguistic similarity” is so often the key to success

Want to get ahead at work? It ain’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it — and adaptability is essential.

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