Explorations

Human behavior, storytelling, and more.

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Benefits Of Creative Writing For Post-Traumatic Growth

Bruce Lee died too young.

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diversity in hollywood

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Data Shows The Root of Hollywood's Diversity Problem

This post originally appeared on Medium. Years later, we think the underlying conclusions from this data are as valid as ever. The TV diversity...

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good storytelling and sequels

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What Makes Good Storytelling, Based On The Paradox Of Sequels

How important is originality in filmmaking? Instead of heading to the theater forBatman vs. SupermanorMy Big Fat Greek Wedding 2last week, I took...

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the power of storytelling neuroscience

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Scientists Read My Brain To Teach Me About The Power Of Storytelling

The science behind powerful storytelling I want to tell you about the last time I cried.

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how to be a good storyteller

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How to be a good storyteller: Make your audience feel smart

What makes good storytelling is how smart you sound, but how smart you make your audience feeL The other day, I was struck by a quote I read. It was...

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Ben Franklin's Method For Becoming A Better Writer

When Benjamin Franklin was a boy, he yearned for a life at sea. This worried his father, so the two toured the various trades in 18th-century Boston...

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how to think differently

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How To Think Differently: The Smartcuts Framework

By definition, it's easy to think of obvious ideas.

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strategic decision-making

Using The Scientific Method To Spark Lateral Thinking

This twist on the classic scientific method will spark your lateral thinking skills As we discussed in Part 1 of my Smartcuts explainer series on how...

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first principles approach

How To Think From First Principles

Taking a first principles approach Classic entrepreneurs and inventors tend to talk a lot about "thinking from first principles." But what does that...

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