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.

Bronze replicas of the Terracotta Warriors
Though Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" is a classic military treatise, its advice applies to all manner of conflict.
A man and woman laying on a bed with a baby.
Research suggests parenthood helps couples tune into each other's minds and emotional states.
An abstract concept of a man and a woman arguing with each other.
There are three barriers we need to overcome to have better, more productive arguments.
a little girl holding a butterfly in her hand.
Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.
a bottle of beer next to a toilet paper roll.
Beer's flavor begins to change as soon as it is packaged. Are cans or bottles better at preserving flavor?
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Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.
a couple of rhinos standing next to each other.
High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.
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As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
fire
Did fire change the development of the human brain?
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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.
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Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the lessons we derive from them depend on how they’re told.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.