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How to Foster Group Creativity
By Jeremy Adam Smith | April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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Truth in the Balance, Part I: An Interview with Psychologist and Author Steven Pinker
By Jeremy Adam Smith | October 6, 2008
Truth in the Balance
By Jeremy Adam Smith | Fall 2008An Interview with psychologist and author Steven Pinker
The Socially Intelligent Superpower
By Jason Marsh | Winter 2007-08An Interview with Foreign Policy Expert Anne-Marie Slaughter
The Politics of Gratitude
By Jason Marsh | Summer 2007An interview with Iraq’s former ambassador to the United States, Rend Al-Rahim Francke
Rebuilding Community after Katrina
By Jason Marsh | Fall/Winter 2005-06An Interview with Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam
The Morality of Global Giving
By Jason Marsh | Spring/Summer 2005An interview with Jan Egeland, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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How to Relieve Stress
March 22, 2012Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
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How to Heal the Angry Brain
May 8, 2012A new book reveals how understanding the way your brain works can help you control anger and aggression.
How to Keep Your Child Safe (and Happy) Online, Part 1
May 14, 2012Tips for helping kids navigate the social media minefield
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