Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

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“Our students are pressured to perform. They are not necessarily pressured to learn deeply and conceptually. . . . Things that actually get our students to think are pushed aside. . . .”

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Thinking

Can AI write authentic poetry?

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

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Starts With A Bang

Einstein’s 7 rules for a better life

The most celebrated genius in human history didn’t just revolutionize physics, but taught many valuable lessons about living a better life.

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Business

Want to build trust in your workplace? Here’s a toolkit

Chloé Valdary — founder of Theory of Enchantment — explores two essential practices for generating the team “magic” that drove Apple under Steve Jobs.

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A vaccine for depression

Ketamine’s remarkable effect bolsters a new theory of mental illness.

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3 rules to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you

Actor and science communicator Alan Alda shares his three rules of three for effective and empathic communication.

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