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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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A person reminiscent of Daniel Dennett, known for his critical thinking, stands with raised hands, sporting a beard and glasses. He wears a gray blazer over a blue shirt against a neutral background.
The Learning Curve
3 brilliant critical thinking tools used by Daniel Dennett
The late philosopher suggested adding a couple of “Occam’s heuristics” to your critical thinking toolbox.
Kevin Dickinson
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Neuropsych
Holocaust survivor on freeing yourself from the prison of your mind
"I am free. It's a lot of effort to be free from the prison that is in your mind, and the key is in your pocket." - Edith Eva Eger
Kevin Dickinson
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The Future
AI chatbots may ease the world’s loneliness (if they don’t make it worse)
Man seeking meaningful relationship at the intersection of on-demand empathy and Rule 34.
Kevin Dickinson
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The Learning Curve
Tap into the “Hemingway effect” to finish what you start
To maintain momentum and flow, the great novelist Ernest Hemingway didn’t burn himself out — but learned when to put his work down.
Kevin Dickinson
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The Present
Americans don’t understand their government. They’re paying the price.
It's a problem on both sides of the political divide.
Kevin Dickinson
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The Present
Beyond screen time: Rethinking kids’ tech use with the “Goldilocks hypothesis”
The digital world will always entail risks for teens, but that doesn’t mean parents aren’t without recourse.
Kevin Dickinson
A dark cloud, laced with cynicism, is topped with a colorful iridescent layer against a dim sky.
The Learning Curve
“Hopeful skepticism”: The cure for cynicism and how to apply it
Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.
Kevin Dickinson
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