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The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?
Once at the pinnacle of Amsterdam’s art scene, Rembrandt van Rijn eventually found himself outcompeted by his own students.
The answer may lie in the power to see far, far beyond yourself.
If you give yourself and others space to tinker and experiment, then you might create something incredible. Here's how to do it well.
Rooted in Vedic philosophy, "anupalabdhi" — or "non-apprehension" — can help you exploit gaps in the market.
Want to write a time-travel story? Do so at your own risk.
Defamiliarization is a common tool in the arts. Here we learn how seeing things from a different angle can lead to billion-dollar success.
We used to think, "That email isn’t going to write itself." But now it can, thanks to AI. And there's so much more, from coding to marketing.
Art isn't a side note in human history; it's the main text.
Voyage into the lawless world of experimental literature.
Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
Your whole body is part of the instrument.
Scientists can make substantial progress without fully understanding exactly what they're doing.
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Your "social reality" isn’t an absolute reality. A leading neuroscientist explains why.
From gene expression to protein design, large language models are creating a suite of powerful genomic tools.
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People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
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Ancient societies revered dreams. Modern science tells us why.
A recently identified stage of sleep common to narcoleptics is a fertile source of creativity.
Thomas Edison was on to something...
Take a hint from Einstein and Mozart — unplug and make peace with some degree of failure.
Man does not live by measurement alone.
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Creating a culture of innovation requires champions and cheerleaders at every level and in every function within an organization.
Forgetting and misremembering are the building blocks of creativity and imagination.
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Asking the wrong questions can hold you back. Natalie Nixon explains how to ask divergent questions to become a great thinker.
To understand Vincent van Gogh, we must first debunk the myth of the tortured artist. Van Gogh believed his illness inhibited his creativity.
This collection of learning and development quotes serves as a reminder of the meaning and purpose behind this important work.
Delay the instant gratification of online knowledge and first seek out the wisdom within yourself.
Try writing a novel without using the letter "e."
"Imagination is more important than knowledge" is often taken to mean that your conceptions outweigh what's real. That's not what he said.