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.

Women have made incredible gains into STEM fields, but they continue to face gender biases in the workplace.
Talking to yourself seems to yield real benefits, from boosts in cognitive performance to improved emotional regulation.
How drugs, demons, and the search for immortality gave us words we use everyday.
wabi sabi
Perfectionism is on the rise, and its consequences for mental health can be devastating. The Japanese philosophy of "wabi sabi" can help.
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Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.
Because there's not enough Walden pond to go around.