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How to SCAMPER

How to SCAMPER

A 2017 study published by Stanford found that people typically fall into two groups – vertical...

November news recap

November news recap

The trending topics in recent weeks put disinformation front and centre, especially in the context...

April news recap

April news recap

AI platforms, the impacts of misinformation, and geopolitical tensions have been the trending...

March news recap

March news recap

For the last few weeks, fake news, misinformation, and disinformation have been heavily featured...

February News Recap

February News Recap

Technology topped the charts of news in early 2023, with the grand reveal of Artificial...

What is groupthink?

What is groupthink?

Groupthink occurs when a group of people reach full consensus on an issue or decision, without...

Welcome to Open Minds 2.0

Welcome to Open Minds 2.0

Following our very gentle relaunch last week, we’ve been overwhelmed with the response, comments,...

Nothing but PRAISE for Educated

Nothing but PRAISE for Educated

The New York Times Book Review proclaims, “Heart-wrenching…. A beautiful testament to the power of education to open eyes and change lives.”

The Overwhelmed Brain

The Overwhelmed Brain

I read Oliver Sacks’ seminal The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat in 1984. But, twenty or so...

When the Alarm Sounds

When the Alarm Sounds

Imagine you are at work. You are sitting at your desk, engrossed in a task. Suddenly the fire...

The Journey of the Lost

The Journey of the Lost

Many people leaving cults or high-pressure groups understandably say they feel lost.  How could...

Conformity

Conformity

Open Minds would like to give a shout-out to bestselling author Cass R. Sunstein and his new book,...