Well that was fun. Liberal arts classes are supposed to cover contentious topics. Because if not here in a college classroom, where? & isn’t this why we recruit a diverse student body? Not to stare at each other but engage with each other. How to watch: toddkashdan.substack.com/p/my-dr-phil-e…

For some reason we ignore perhaps the most important dimension in diversity initiatives. The one where there’s no scientific dispute - people with this quality are discriminated against all over the world: toddkashdan.substack.com/p/the-last-acc… George Mason University Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 George Mason News

Oh snap

We underestimate just how much of a psychological conflict of interest it is to hold onto hypotheses with a death grip. 1 of 3 huge problems in psychology and more generally, science: toddkashdan.substack.com/p/whats-bother…

You know all those posts about how industry is better than working at a university? I offer this advantage: I get to workout with my daughters at 1204pm on a weekday. And that’s worth more to me than the extra 💰

What belongs in the definition of not just a good father but a great father? toddkashdan.substack.com/p/the-probabil…

For all the great dads (not just biological sperm donors - mine) out there, much gratitude. Send this to someone you need who is one. toddkashdan.substack.com/p/the-probabil…

After that shitshow last night I suspect more people will resonate as politically homeless. The Democrats GOP both of you are derelict in your duties to help Americans. Bring in the most intelligent brave and pragmatic candidates. See: toddkashdan.substack.com/p/8-provocatio…

Post 50th birthday. I’m entering a serious MMA fight with Mother Nature courtesy of Sworkit Functional mobility workouts vs. my impending death.

Reminder: make sure I don’t have a pet phrase during public speaking events. This is excruciating. I aborted before the end.

Remember the origins of happiness research…. Don’t dismiss the forefathers and foremothers….

Do you like nine inch nails ? The science of curiosity? We’ll enjoy a mix of the two to introduce some new research that changes the way we think about how knowledge interferes with curiosity…. toddkashdan.substack.com/p/tortured-art…

For over 100 years, this has been the dominant model of how curiosity operates. - moderate confidence leads to maximal curiosity - moderate prior knowledge leads to maximal curiosity New research suggests this is wrong. Check it out. Teach others. toddkashdan.substack.com/p/tortured-art…

Here’s a story that deserves more attention. About a minimum wage worker The Home Depot who strangers are destroying. And a company with cowardice… toddkashdan.substack.com/p/a-cheat-shee…

So much fun.

Love the analogy

“Even when the dissenter’s idea is wrong, other group members are stimulated to think differently. By thinking differently, on balance, groups generate more creative ideas and better decisions.” --Todd Kashdan Here are 7 Rules for Effective Dissent: powerofusnewsletter.com/p/seven-rules-…

New 🚨curiosity research by our team

Check out Laura’s CV. She has more top tier high-quality publications than many people I know who have tenure.