Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

DonorsChoose Blogger’s Challenge

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I’m going to try something new here at Dangerously Irrelevant. I signed up for the Blogger’s Challenge at DonorsChoose.org, added myself to the list of technology blogs, and put a widget on the right side of this blog.

I picked three high-poverty classrooms in Arizona, Louisiana, and North Carolina that need science resources. If you are up for donating to one of these projects, please visit the DI Giving Page and help out these high-need students and teachers. Thanks!

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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High Culture

From fan to showrunner: How “House of the Dragon” creator Ryan Condal landed TV’s biggest job

Ryan Condal, who worked in pharmaceutical advertising before Hollywood, talks with Big Think about imposter syndrome, “precrastination,” and Westeros lore.

Strange Maps

The loneliest roads in America

If you find yourself on one of these roads, it might be a while before you see another fellow traveler.

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The Learning Curve

The 3 disciplines of Stoicism: A guide for living a life of meaning and intention

Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.

Neuropsych

Meet the neuroscientist who uses puzzles to help the brain heal after injury

Solving difficult visual puzzles seems to help the brain “rewire” itself by forming new neural pathways.

The Present

How a subtle gesture can make anyone feel a sense of belonging

Just a small gesture or a thoughtful comment can often alter a situation, or people’s perceptions of it, in ways that relieve tensions and make them feel appreciated and included.

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