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The Science of Coolness: Cool People Are The Most Interested
Recent scientific research shows that being "cool" doesn't mean emotional detachment; instead, it requires openness, curiosity and caring.
Jul 20, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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Why We All Need To Make Stuff With Our Hands Again
The lost art of dexterity: Our brain was built for tactile creation - here's what we're losing without it.
Jul 13, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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How To Escape The Infinite Workday (+ the neuroscience of paying attention)
Your creative brain wasn’t built to answer 153 Slack messages a day. Here’s how to get it back.
Jul 6, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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Why Creative Thinking Is The Future
What if our problem isn't just information overload - but imagination deficit? The science of creative thinking, plus takeaways from The Aspen Ideas…
Jun 29, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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Creative Deficit 3 - The Cost of Conformity: Why life is just a performance now
But, it doesn't have to be - based on scientific research, we can move constant performing to creative freedom.
Jun 22, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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A beautiful life requires friction
Iit's not a "soft life" we're after - but a meaningful one.
Jun 15, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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Creative Perfectionism: The Myth of Greatness
Why the shame of being average hijacks our creativity, joy and fulfillment.
Jun 8, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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The Science of Nostalgia
The science of nostalgia - and how, surprisingly, it helps us become more creatively healthy.
May 25, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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The Neuroscience of Narrative: Why Storytelling is Medicine
How memories evolved to help us flourish.
May 18, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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Surprise: Mental Health Isn't Just About Quieting Your Mind
It's about actively engaging it - and creativity is our entrypoint.
May 11, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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Why Finding your "Passion" Is A Myth
You’re really craving creative freedom instead.
May 4, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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The Cure for Creative Burnout? Rewilding Your Senses
Reconnecting with nature, play, and your instincts is the missing ingredient for creative health.
Apr 27, 2025
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Katina, Creative Scientist
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