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.

Saving money doesn't mean sacrificing quality of life; in fact, it can be a way to improve it.
The fierce debate over participation trophies ignores a crucial fact: Children aren't idiots.
Finland and the U.S. have chosen opposing answers to the question of how much standardized testing is too much.
The key to Finland's success is to view education not as a privilege, but a right.
Experts say global warming is no longer some future worry. It's already here.
Ancient beverages such as tea and chamomile can heighten your modern-day performance.
Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have hijacked cancer's cellular plasticity to turn the disease against itself.