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.

Math trauma can follow people beyond grade school to harm their prospects well into adulthood.
Even if automation makes human trafficking economically inefficient, that alone won't end this unethical practice.
President Trump has called for Silicon Valley to develop digital precogs, but such systems raise efficacy concerns.
Cognitive psychologist Donald Hoffman hypothesizes we evolved to experience a collective delusion — not objective reality.
Cancer's sweet tooth. Turning cancer cells into fat. Unveiling genetic secrets. Scientists are learning about cancer every day.
Autism is a widely misunderstood condition surrounded by falsehoods, half-truths, and cultural assumptions.
At 18 percent of the population, Hispanics account for 67.2 percent of U.S. net homeownership gains.