Kevin Dickinson

Kevin Dickinson

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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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In an environment of impressive IQs, emotional intelligence makes all the difference.
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The history of hell doesn't begin with the Old Testament. Instead, hell took shape in the 2nd century from Mediterranean cultural exchange.
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To reap the benefits of AI technologies, businesses must keep humans in the driving seat.
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According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
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How Stacy Madison — founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips and BeBOLD Foods — discovered that reinvention is not a one-off deal but an ongoing process.
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In work and life, the rules of success are being redefined.
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Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
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Philosopher Lee McIntyre discusses the dangers of disinformation, how such falsehoods spread, and what we can do about it.
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We can no longer approach the news as passive consumers.
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Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
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Daydreaming can be a pleasant pastime, but people who suffer from maladaptive daydreaming are trapped by their fantasies.
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It's like combining Google Translate with a time machine.
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Research suggests that employees with criminal records are far less likely to quit their jobs, perhaps due to a greater sense of loyalty.
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"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline relaunched last year with a new number, yet few Americans are aware of the helpline and its purpose.
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Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.