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.

Mixed messages and competing interests have left college students feeling lost and stressed.
Spicy foods are enjoyed the world over, but scientists don't know why people partake in culinary masochism.
An abstract image representing how Alzheimer's disease changes the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is frightening, but the right combination of lifestyle choices can reduce your risk.
Unplugging only ignores the hard work of overcoming your distractions.
Two women working in a shared office space.
Fulfillment at work isn’t about finding your passion; it’s about cultivating the relationships that create a sense of belonging.
personal branding
Brands manufacture meaning through consensus; people must strive to create their own.
Nikolaas Tinbergen's concept of "supernormal stimulus" explains why humans are attracted to a heightened version of reality.