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Social Constraints Can Spark Creativity in Diverse Groups
It’s often assumed that creativity is unleashed by removing constraints, but new research finds that establishing clear expectations for social interactions actually encouraged creativity among mixed-sex work groups. A team of psychological scientists, led by
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A touch of evil
Aeon: Malevolent personalities come in flavours, says Del Paulhus, the University of British Columbia psychologist who coined the term ‘dark triad’ to describe a trifecta of human evil: the Machiavellian plotter strategising the downfall of
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FIVE HABITS OF CREATIVE PEOPLE
Fast Company: There is no secret trick to becoming more creative, but the good news is creativity is a skill you can build. That means that you can become more creative with the right time
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When Fatigue Boosts Creativity
The Atlantic: Most people know, instinctively, whether they are morning people or evening people. Some are hit with a wave of dread whenever they hear a stranger’s iPhone clanging out the same ringtone as their
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A Disagreeable Personality Can Help Get Original Ideas Noticed
Infamously disagreeable innovators ranging from Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs have helped to propagate the idea that being headstrong and aggressive may be linked with creative genius. After all, creative success isn’t just about coming
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To Heighten Creativity, Take a Good Look at Your Selves
Pacific Standard: Having trouble coming up with creative ideas? Well, who do you think you are? That’s not a put-down: It’s a fundamentally important question, and newly published research suggests answering it can help inspire