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Kevin Dickinson
Kevin Dickinson is a staff writer and columnist at Big Think. His writing focuses on the intersection between education, psychology, business, and science. He holds a master’s in English and writing, and his articles have appeared in Agenda, RealClearScience, and the Washington Post. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter @KevinRDickinson.
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When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
Did fire change the development of the human brain?
“The Tao of the wise is to work without effort.”
This is your brain on work.
An innovation's value is found between the technophile’s promises and the Luddite’s doomsday scenarios.
Research shows that spending more time on social media is associated with body image issues in boys and young men.
Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the lessons we derive from them depend on how they’re told.
Success is about give and take — with a little more give.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
To do more, it sometimes pays to do nothing at all.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
“We suffer more often in the imagination than in reality.”
The right questions are those sparked from the joy of discovery.
It is estimated that as many as 488 million people worldwide were exposed to dangerously long working hours in 2016.
The best-laid plans of mice and everyone else.
Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger discusses how 80 years of ongoing research show relationships to be vital for health and happiness.
You don’t have to “feel the burn” to see improvements to your health and well-being.
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.
Boredom isn’t the enemy; it’s a catalyst for changing your relationship to work.