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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The Gospels aren’t historical biographies but genre-defining works that blend myth, theology, and a promise of hope.
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Experts and Big Think writers recommend their favorite reads for diving deeper into the history and perspectives found in the Book of Books.
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“It is natural to want to avoid failure. But when we avoid failure, we also avoid discovery and accomplishment."
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A thesaurus isn’t for finding fancy words; it’s a resource to help you keep your rhythm.
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In "Enough Is Enuf," Gabe Henry traces the history of simplified spelling movements and the lessons they teach us about language.
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By weaponizing the global economy, the U.S. initiated a new era of economic warfare and transformed how major powers compete.
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Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.