creativity
Adult recess and other apparently ridiculous activities may be one of the best ways to feel, work, and be better.
The factory model of education is outdated, so what's next?
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What can a learning space achieve when it's optimized for both student and parent expression?
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If teachers weren't taught to fear failure, could they see greater success in the mission of education?
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These books will help you ideate more creatively.
Storytelling has been a human tradition for thousands of years and for good reason: It holds a powerful influence over our psychology.
“Trust is so important to how we scale an idea. Without that trust, we don’t take risks. And without risk we don’t build that next big thing,” says Nilofer Merchant, […]
Turning the office into a place of artistry.
Eric Weinstein explains why choosing a nemesis is both energizing and necessary for success.
Sometimes you have to take the road less traveled.
We like to think of creativity as an inherently good thing. History and science say otherwise.
The famed German filmmaker offers his thoughts on reading during Eric Weinstein's podcast.
When he was developing his famous hierarchy of needs, Abraham Maslow cited 9 historical figures that achieved self-actualization.
Ask very silly questions to spur very serious innovation.
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The Portal promises to be a deep dive into the possible.
If AIs can generate photos of people who don't exist, what else can they imagine?
Why Django Reinhardt might just be the greatest musical innovator you've never heard of.
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Don't underestimate the power of play when it comes to problem-solving.
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Here's why generalists triumph over specialists in the new era of innovation.
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Can microdosing LSD enhance creativity and focus?
Why the culture that destroyed attention spans is now turning to podcasts.
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It all depends on what type of creativity we're discussing.
There's few domains in life that aren't improved by learning how to cook.
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.