Aaron Rodgers dropped the ball on critical thinking – with a little practice you can do better

Critical thinking means seeking out new information – especially facts that might run contrary to what you believe – and being willing to change your mind. And it’s a teachable skill.

Joe Árvai, Dana and David Dornsife Professor of Psychology and Director of the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Dec. 1, 2021 • ~11 min

A winning edge for the Olympics and everyday life: Focusing on what you're trying to accomplish rather than what's going on with your body

A researcher who studies physical skills explains how getting your conscious thoughts out of the way lets your body do what it knows how to do, better.

Gabriele Wulf, Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas • conversation
July 23, 2021 • ~8 min

Coronavirus: why we need to consult engineers as well as scientists for solutions

Engineers may be able to develop new ways of opening doors or better and mass-produced face masks for the elderly.

Adam Cooper, Lecturer in Policy Research and Practice, UCL • conversation
March 25, 2020 • ~7 min

Coronavirus: why did we shut down society without consulting engineers for other solutions first?

Engineers may be able to develop new ways of opening doors or better and mass-produced face masks for the elderly.

Adam Cooper, Lecturer in Policy Research and Practice, UCL • conversation
March 25, 2020 • ~7 min

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