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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BMW found it’s possible to remote-drive vehicles using available technology. All it takes is some software updates and a cellular network connection.
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HaptX gloves provide high-fidelity touch feedback of virtual spaces (and they look cool, too).
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Organizational scientist Steven Rogelberg discusses the common meeting mistakes leaders make and how they can change course.
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Actor and science communicator Alan Alda shares his three rules of three for effective and empathic communication.
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Many conversations start awkwardly and derail from there, but a few simple techniques can put them back on track.
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Frontier, the ORNL supercomputer, used machine learning to perform 9.95 quintillion calculations per second.
A man in an astronaut suit is waving to the camera, showcasing his leadership as he navigates outer space.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.