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.

Democrat elephant faces the Republican donkey
People underestimate their opponent’s capacity to feel basic human sensations. We can short-circuit this impulse through moral reframing and perspective taking.
Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
Green origami paper shamrock clover
Luck doesn’t fall from the sky. It’s about how you position yourself for life’s challenges.
A stay-at-home dad cooking with his son
Too many people still view stay-at-home dads as feckless deadbeats, but their acceptance is an important step toward gender equality.
A happy girl celebrates Christmas in Finland
Finland reveals that happiness is more about mindset than umbrella drinks and sun-warmed beaches.
One-line drawings of people's faces
Implicit bias may be outside your conscious control, but that doesn’t mean change is.
Soft skills training
Soft skills training can help develop transformation-ready employees and equip entire organizations to adapt to an unpredictable future.