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Cognition
Question Everything

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on December 29, 2025

Have you ever wondered how government got started and why its growth has gotten so far out of control? A look at how critical thinking can limit government.

Have you ever wondered how government got started and why its growth has gotten so far out of control? A look at how critical thinking can limit government.

Creativity
Harnessing the Power of Repetition, for Good and Evil

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on September 4, 2025

Repetition is important for learning, helping us to gain new information and skills. Unfortunately, advertisers, politicians, and dark forces also know how useful it can be.

Repetition is important for learning, helping us to gain new information and skills. Unfortunately, advertisers, politicians, and dark forces also know how useful it can be.

Boredom
Boredom Fuels the Imagination

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on May 16, 2025

Boredom is a feeling people don't like and seek to alleviate as quickly as possible. But what if boredom is actually a good thing?

Boredom is a feeling people don't like and seek to alleviate as quickly as possible. But what if boredom is actually a good thing?

Self-Help
The Hero’s Journey Reexamined

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on February 15, 2025

Personal Perspective: We are all called to go on a hero's journey of self-discovery to identify our authentic selves and true purpose in life, but we hesitate to do so.

Personal Perspective: We are all called to go on a hero's journey of self-discovery to identify our authentic selves and true purpose in life, but we hesitate to do so.

Motivation
Help, My Motivation Dried Up

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on November 15, 2024

A Personal Perspective: The stress and overwhelm of world events can cause you to lose your zest for life, your motivation to do anything. Here's what you can do if that happens.

A Personal Perspective: The stress and overwhelm of world events can cause you to lose your zest for life, your motivation to do anything. Here's what you can do if that happens.

Anger
When Anger Is a Good Thing

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on September 13, 2024

Anger can be a powerful motivator when used constructively, and it can propel you into positive action.

Anger can be a powerful motivator when used constructively, and it can propel you into positive action.

Career
Creative Thinkers Must Be Comfortable With Risk

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on May 9, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Creative people are willing to take risks in order to see their ideas come into fruition. Here's how they get comfortable with it.

A Personal Perspective: Creative people are willing to take risks in order to see their ideas come into fruition. Here's how they get comfortable with it.

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