Can You Be Social and Introspective?
Solitude and introspection can lead to a life full of connection, creativity and meaning
Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
Both Introverts and Extraverts Get Exhausted from Too Much Socializing
Deep down, we all find it draining having to talk to too many people.
Introducing the "Imagination Retreats"
The Imagination Retreats aim to further understand how imagination operates within specific domains—and ultimately, how to cultivate this critically important capacity in all people. ...
Relaxation Benefits Introverts More Than Extraverts in Boosting Creativity
A new study found that relaxation training benefited introverts more than extraverts in boosting creative thinking
Resources on Creativity, Intelligence, Education and Well-Being
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Review of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Grit is a lucid, informative and entertaining review of the latest research on grit and how it can be developed
The Creative Gifts of ADHD
“Just because a diagnosis [of ADHD] can be made does not take away from the great traits we love about Calvin and his imaginary tiger friend, Hobbes
Creativity Is Much More Than 10,000 Hours of Deliberate Practice
Creators are not mere experts. Instead of deliberately practicing down an already existing path, they often create their own path for others to follow
How to Be an Optimal Human
Science-informed suggestions to help you have greater health, growth, and happiness.
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Anthropology in Practice
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Dark Star Diaries
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Dog Spies
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Life, Unbounded
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Roots of Unity
Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
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Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
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Talking back
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A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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