From Revisionist History: The Starvation Experiment

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The Surprising Science of Creativity (with Dr. George Newman)

We often think creativity comes from sudden flashes of genius within us. But what if ideas actually exist in the world around us — waiting to be discovered and shaped by anyone paying attention? Creativity expert Dr. George Newman, author of How Great Ideas Happen, explains how a ...  Show more

Why Chasing Success Can Leave You Feeling Stuck (with David Brooks)

It’s easy to fixate on the usual markers of success — your resume, your net worth, or how “impressive” you seem on paper. But how much do those things really speak to our wellbeing? And what do we miss when we only focus on them? Author and cultural commentator David Brooks refle ...  Show more

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