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Human Potential

Computer models tell us how to be creative

Do you know how you use your creativity on a day-to-day basis? Computational models of creativity might give us more insight into this important skill that offers us the possibility to deal with everyday problems.

Vera Mekern + 2 others • 27-09-2018

Social

Form a connection in 60 minutes or less: A practical guide

Connection to others is sometimes hard to grasp. However, there is a way to get closer with people and fast! This practical guide will show you how to connect with others in less than 60 minutes.

Joyce Snijdewint • 25-09-2018

Human Potential · Stress and Emotion

Bears and Predictions

William James used a story about a bear to make an important point about emotions. What does this story tell us about the predictive mind?

Roland Clarke • 11-09-2018

Human Potential · Social

The Power of Love: Could Love be a Cognitive Enhancer?

Common beliefs hold that “Love” hinders cognitive functioning, and those in love may be looked upon as if they have developed some unfortunate brain disease that will impair their performance, and hinder their careers, or lives. But what does science say?

Ben Rifkin • 09-07-2018

Social

Why do we always think about ourselves?

What do you think about when your mind wanders off? Maybe you start dwelling on the past, or thinking of the future. But whatever it is that you’re daydreaming about, it probably has something to do with yourself.

Stephanie Esajas • 26-06-2018

Human Potential

The heartbeat of a flexible mind

The time interval between our heartbeats is related to both our physical and mental wellbeing, but can it also tell us something about our cognitive abilities?

Matthijs de Wit • 12-06-2018

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