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It is no surprise Alvaro Fernandez was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum last year. He … Read More 
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Cognitive scientist and philosopher Daniel Dennett is one of America's foremost thinkers. In this extract from his new book, he reveals some of the lessons life has taught him
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We love this graphic created by Mentoring Minds. It not only creates a path to developing critical thinking skills in students, but it also shows how concepts like Open-Mindedness and Reflection relate to critical thinking.
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Get What's the Saying? ~ each pic hides a common word phrase! on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews.
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Thanks to one of the participants (Thanks Marco) in my Thinking Clearly and Analytically Course. A very interesting collection of "wuzzles' or... I found myself specifically practicing several of the logical thinking techniques I teach in this course while working through this app.
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Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes [Maria Konnikova] on Amazon.com. No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes.
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Absolutely amazing and fascinating book on thinking...
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Physical exercise and mental exercise are both beneficial for the brain. Each can improve brain functions and decrease risks of cognitive decline over time.
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An experiment suggests doodling may be more than just a pleasant waste of time and paper.
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Everyone knows that startups get to have all the fun. But the differences between working at a startup and a
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Word puzzles may offer a solution to those who can't get a song out of their head.
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An interesting piece of information about our brains....
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New research suggests it may be possible to learn complex tasks with little to no conscious effort, just like in The Matrix. Whoa, indeed.
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According to a new study, the population with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US will triple by 2050: from 4.7 millions in 2010 to 13.8 millions.
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To test your mental acuity, answer the following questions (no peeking at the answers!): 1. Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name?
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I bet most people who read the headline think this relates to the chaos that HR teams face on a regular basis. Add up the number of people in an organization and multiply that by each …
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As a book co-author it is always a pleasure, and a surprise, to see what readers find most interesting and noteworthy. A feature in Amazon’s Kindle e-reader allows readers to highlight and share their favorite sentences .
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From
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Survey: Many workers lacking in key workforce skills - Human resources News on Professional Development 75% of employers report the need for critical thinking in the workplace is increasing, but 49% report that their employees' critical thinking skills are only average or below average.
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Stress Kills The Mind , One Day At A Time
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A boost for brain training: Lumosity can help lift 'chemo fog,' study finds
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It’s often said you can’t please all of the people all of the time. But in announcing its latest proposal, the Boy Scouts have managed to please no one at all.
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The failure of logic in proposing this convoluted solution is amazing -- we've suggested exploring the implications of two clear alternatives to help the BSA formulate a plan that addresses the horizon of both positive and negative consequences. But logic being ignored this is going to lead to predictable consequences that cannot be justified by labeling them "unintended."
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Exercising body and brain boosts memory and thinking in older people, study ...
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Mastering emotions by sharpening memory? It just might work (Los Angeles Times): Emotional regulation -- the ability to take negative feelings and
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It seems that humans have, throughout their life history, suffered from a lot of stress. First there were lions and tigers and bears, then there were other humans with pointy metal objects, and now there are deadlines and traffic jams and bankruptcy.
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Fascinating!
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Author Maria Konnikova offers some tips on how to optimize not only our own everyday existence, but our broader contributions to society and the lives of those around us.
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In honor of Brain Awareness Week 2013, which starts today, let’s debunk ten myths about brain fitness and brain training that remain surprisingly
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The American Management Association just released their 2012 Critical Skills Survey which surveyed over 700 managers and executives regarding the importance of the 4 C's (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity) in the...
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