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4 min read//Motivation is the key that unlocks our full potential, propelling us toward our dreams and aspirations.

Platform providers typically display ratings information to the user in two ways. Incremental rating systems, employed by platforms like TaskRabbit and Airbnb, offer a detailed view by listing and often providing insights into every individual review score. Averaged rating systems, used by platforms such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, present an overall score that aggregates all individual ratings. Over a series of nine experiments, researchers found that the way low ratings are communicated shapes user experience and behavior in a number of ways. Their findings offer implications for companies choosing between incremental or average ratings systems.

3 min read//A recent New York Times article questioned the benefits of “brain training” game programs like Lumosity.

Research suggests that experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction

They sum up all those sweet and happy times.

Research suggests that experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction

A new analysis suggests modern ants once shared the planet with their ancient ant relatives.

Most corporate learnings aren’t cutting it. Almost 60% of employees say they’re interested in upskilling and training, but 57% of workers also say they’re already pursuing training outside of work. The author, the former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, argues that creativity is the missing piece to make upskilling engaging and effective. From his experience, he shares four strategies to unlock creativity in trainings: 1) Encourage “What if?”, 2) respond “How else?” to challenges, 3) give people time to think by encouraging playfulness, and 4) make training a game.

From safety necessities to fun ways to make your journey more memorable, here’s what to bring on your next solo trip.

3 min read//‘Writing well’ seems like a vague concept that someone came up with to torture us, because it sure is hard to pin down, right?

Sweet and funny sayings that show your loved ones exactly how you feel.

Want to be more positive in 2024? Here’s how to know if a negativity fast might be right for you.