Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.
How To Defrag Your Mind In 5 Easy Steps - Dragos Roua
This is a follow up to my post: “Are You The Best Version Of Yourself?“. Specifically, that article used a geeky metaphor, comparing our own being with a computer. In order to be sure you run the best version of yourself, a certain number of maintenance tasks have to be performed, such as “updating your ... Read more
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General Philosophy | University of Oxford Podcasts - Audio and Video Lectur
A series of lectures delivered by Peter Millican to first-year philosophy students at the University of Oxford. The lectures comprise of the 8-week General Philosophy course, delivered to first year undergraduates. These lectures aim to provide a thorough introduction to many philosophical topics and to get students and others interested in thinking about key areas of philosophy.
Essential tips on how much to charge for your freelance work | Creative Boo
When you venture into the world of freelancing, it's difficult to know how much to charge and what your hourly or day rates should be. There are no rule books, no apparent solutions – it's a pure g...
A river runs through it: the global movement to 'daylight' urban waterways
Rivers have been forced to flow underground as cities have developed over time, but Sheffield is the latest to join a global movement to recover these lost waterways
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A restatement of the natural science evidence concerning catchment-based ‘n
Flooding is a very costly natural hazard in the UK and is expected to increase further under future climate change scenarios. Flood defences are commonly deployed to protect communities and property from flooding, but in recent years flood management ...
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The work-place is increasingly harmful to well-being, security and individual control and agency. We need some radical new thinking, argues Anthony Painter.