November 2020

Creativity

Creativity Requires Taking Risks

A new study shows the importance of intellectual and social risk-taking. By Zorana Ivcevic Pringle Ph.D. A new study from an international team of researchers published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts shows…



Nigeria #ENDSAR Protest

What Kinds Of Protests Actually Work?

How activists can both create pressure for change and win over support By Eric Shuman and Eran Halperin, Ph.D. The killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police this summer (along with the…


Aliko Dangote

Dangote: Scammer Or Bargainer?

When I first wrote this headline, I was not comfortable with it. I felt I was blowing this matter out of context and proportion. I also felt the use of the word scammer was harshly…



Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda: Winner of Winners

When Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke at the convocation of Wellesley College in 2015, She talked about her most passionate theme – femininity. She recounted the reason she started wearing make-up, “I wasn’t very interested in…



Toolz

Philosopher Toolz And Fallacies

The super curvy radio personality Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolz, is also a talk show host that is in great demand. She recently made a remark that has garnered a lot of commentary on…


Relationship

3 Conversation Topics to Spark a Relationship

Easy ways to break the ice personally and professionally. By Wendy L. Patrick, JD, Ph.D Whether it is a new neighbor, classmate, colleague at work, or potential romantic interest, you always consider the best ways…