Three Critical Elements Sustain Motivation
When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more
Features
Introducing the Genius Issue
The minds of exceptionally creative people hold answers for us all
The Science of Genius
Outstanding creativity in all domains may stem from shared attributes and a common process of discovery
When High IQs Hang Out
“Genius” societies offer a social network for the top tier of test-takers
How to Spot Artistic Brilliance
A “rage to master,” as observed in some precocious young artists, may help define extreme visual creativity
To Nurture Genius, Improve Gifted Education
Renewing our commitment to gifted education is the key to a more innovative, productive and culturally rich society
Boost Creativity with Electric Brain Stimulation
Cases of savant syndrome have inspired an electrical brain stimulation technique for boosting creative insight
Where Are All the Female Geniuses?
Women tend to choose work-life balance rather than the pursuit of eminence—although the choice is not entirely freely made
Animals Show Off Their Social Genius
New research reveals that animals interact in surprisingly sophisticated ways
Departments
- From the Editor
Tap into Your Inner Einstein
- Letters
Readers Respond to "Mortal Thoughts"
- Head Lines
Changing Social Roles Can Reverse Aging
Learn Music While You Sleep
Reasoning Is Sharper in a Foreign Language
A Daily Glass of Wine Is Okay during Pregnancy
Concept of Self Resides in the Eyes
Treating Sleep Improves Psychiatric Symptoms
Schizophrenia Muddles One's Sense of Control
Brain Cells Can Look Ghostly
Meditate That Cold Away
Pets Help Us Achieve Goals and Reduce Stress
How to Use Your Ears to Influence People
Why You Like to Watch the Same Thing Over and Over and Over Again
Planting Seeds of Dementia
Shoes Reveal Personality Traits
Mapping the Mouse Brain
- Illusions
Illusions Reign Supreme on Halloween
- Perspectives
Unveiling the Real Evil Genius
Self-Awareness with a Simple Brain
- Reviews and Recommendations
MIND Reviews: Are We Getting Smarter?
MIND Reviews: Mind over Mind
MIND Reviews: The Ravenous Brain
MIND Reviews: In Doubt
MIND Books: Roundup
- Ask the Brains
As I Get Older, Why Does My Memory for Names Seem to Deteriorate?
Why Is it Impossible to Stop Thinking, to Render the Mind a Complete Blank?
- Head Games
Head Games
- Mind in Pictures
Your Brain by the Numbers
- We're Only Human
Troubled Childhood May Predict PTSD
- Facts and Fictions in Mental Health
Memory in Old Age Can Be Bolstered
