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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Luxembourg will offer the world's first fare-free public transit system, but is there really such a thing as a free ride?
The Great White North has found a way to provide universal healthcare with more salubrious results and trimmed national costs. Take notes, America.
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