Teaching Philosophy to Kids Makes Them Smarter, Study Finds

Teaching philosophy in schools has shown amazing results for children's cognitive and social skills. When one thinks of philosophy, children do not usually come to mind. After all, it’s a field of study that requires deep thinking and understanding of life. However, a “large, well-designed study” conducted by the Education Endowment…

What Is Emotional Intelligence and How to Develop It

What is emotional intelligence? Let's explore this concept and learn about the ways you can become more emotionally intelligent. A number of years ago, school districts began to give applicants a recorded oral test – it came to be known as the “empathy test.” It presented situations, and teacher candidates…

6 Ways to Open Your Creative Mind to Generate Ideas and Ignite Inspiration

Are you stuck in a creative rut? If you can’t seem to find your creativity, it might be time to try some new tactics to get it to emerge. These 6 techniques will help you open your creative mind and get out of your creative funk. 1. Meditate Meditation has…

7 Unexpected Signs You Might Be a Genius (Backed by Science)

People often throw around the term ‘genius’ when it comes to intelligence, but the way we understand this word is now always correct. There are plenty of signs you didn't realise could mean that you might actually be a genius, as proved by science. 1. If you like to stay…

Study Shows Why Intelligent People Are More Likely to Get Distracted at Work

If you find it difficult to focus at work and often get distracted by things around you, there’s good news. Whilst it may feel as though getting frequently distracted is a bad thing, it can actually mean that you are more intelligent than those who don’t get distracted, a new…

What Is the Difference Between a Psychopath and a Sociopath, According to Science?

Both a psychopath and a sociopath are types of antisocial personality. We hear these terms in today’s media more often than ever. In fact, they are quite often used to define the same person since few people know that there is a difference between a psychopath and a sociopath. This…