Change the World by Meditating

“Modern problems require modern solutions”. In a rapidly changing world we face many challenges, from climate change to pandemics, famine, and wars. They all require us to invent, create, and think outside the box: a process referred to as divergent thinking.

Lilian Betscher • May 03, 2023

When the mind’s eye is blind: why do some people lack mental imagery?

While most of us can experience mental imagery, some people cannot vividly imagine pictures in their mind - and they function just fine. This raises the question: what do we even need mental imagery for? And how problematic is a lack of mental imagery?

Ilse van de Groep • April 14, 2020

An intelligent mind is an experimenting mind

A university’s raw material is intelligence. But what is that? What is this putative thing that a professor has more of than a gardener, an ape, or a computer?

Fenna Poletiek • February 18, 2019

The concept of creativity in relation to brain development

Creative thinking is an important skill in order to succeed in our society. Teens are sometimes better in creative thinking than adults. Sietske Kleibeuker explains the concept of creativity in relation to brain development.

Sietske Kleibeuker • June 27, 2016

Could you recognize our future Einstein?

Did you know Einstein didn’t talk till he was four or read till he was seven? Or that Edison’s parents and teachers thought him retarded? Today we consider Einstein and Edison geniuses. How come their giftedness was not recognized when they were children?

Kiki Zanolie • April 18, 2016

Cannabis use: doorway to creativity or to delusions?

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world and it has been used for centuries. Many acclaimed artists from a variety of disciplines, maintain its usefulness in the enhancement of creativity. However, is there any truth in their claims?

Meriem Manaï • April 10, 2013

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