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6 ideas from creative thinkers to shake up your work routine
To improve your ability to think creatively and deeply, try one of these changes to your work routine.
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Meet the accidental astronomer who inspired a comic book
If English teacher (and citizen scientist) Hanny van Arkel can discover a rare astronomical object in her spare time, maybe you can too.
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Does “after Ferguson” exist?
In advance of the grand jury verdict, photojournalist Jon Lowenstein talks about what he saw in Ferguson, Missouri. With photos and video.
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Sebastian Junger’s last patrol
Veterans often have a hard time returning to civilian life after war. Sebastian Junger offers a counterintuitive theory about why
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TEDActive 2015: Truth and Dare.
In 2015, we will seek to challenge our core beliefs in search of deeper truth, while we celebrate the thinkers, dreamers and mavericks who dare to offer bold new alternatives.
Join us at TEDActive 2015, where you can actively engage in a creative community while enjoying the TED Conference on beautiful HD screens in the relaxed, award-winning environment of Whistler. Make new friends, explore innovative experiences, contribute to workshops and discussions, and see what impact you can have.
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The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere
An unexpected truth from a celebrated travel writer: stillness just might be the ultimate adventure. Pico Iyer reveals how stillness can act as a creative catalyst, and advocates for a way of living that counters the frenetic design of our modern lives.
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