creativity
New research at Carnegie Mellon University suggests a game of musical chairs.
At Big Think, we capture the thoughts of the world’s most brilliant thinkers.
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Researchers find that toddlers verbalize and interact more with their parents when reading sessions feature print books, not tablets.
These quick bursts of inspiration will brighten your day in 10 minutes or less.
How prone you are to boredom plays an unexpected role.
Though written for his students, the lessons can be applied by any essay writer.
It’s hard to see big changes coming, but if you know your own blindspots, you can do it.
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We can all learn from these tips from Brad Pitt, Anne Hathaway, and more.
Anxious? Dr. Frankl suggested you take a different view of things.
If you have a strong imagination, this won’t help you with academic study.
‘For decades, all the major economists … they all believed that we would be working less and less’, Rutger Bregman told Davos
Creativity can bring about unchecked harm, but it’s up to us how we wield it.
No, it doesn’t include waking up at 4 a.m.
Looking up big, fancy words won’t make your writing better. But a thesaurus can help – if you use it like this.
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You can use these to get ahead, no matter your age.
Good quotes are powerful catalysts for positive actions.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is updated for the 21st century in a new study.
To strengthen your mind, work with your hands, says former astronaut Leland Melvin.
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A new study re-assesses multitasking.
Need to kick-start your creativity? This technique can really help.
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Learn how to enter into the mindset of a successful inventor.
The best-selling author tells us his methods.
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It’s been used by everyone from philosophers to business leaders — and Stanford research shows it really makes a difference.
Activism 101: How to balance creativity and mission—and not burn out.
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Taking a modern look at a millennia-old concept.
… and also the return of the (mini) Mac.
Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming.