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What does community have to do with evictions? How has renter solidarity changed since the Great Depression? Matthew Desmond, sociologist and the author of Evicted, says that a primary reason why evictions in the US are rising is that renters don’t stand up for each other anymore. Renters are allowing predatory landlords to walk all over them in fear of losing housing. Here’s a look at how renter solidarity has changed.
Do you want to know how to fix the housing crisis in America? Is rent control a good idea? How helpful are rental assistance programs? In his book Evicted, sociologist Matthew Desmond lays out three ways that the United States government could fix the housing crisis. In fact, some federal programs already exist and just need to be expanded. Here are Desmond’s suggestions from Evicted.
How is creativity defined? What are the most common creative characteristics? What can you do to boost your creativity? According to Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire in Wired to Create, creativity isn’t a characteristic itself, but rather the effect of a collection of different characteristics. By encompassing the 10 characteristics, you can maximize your creative potential. Keep reading to learn what the 10 characteristics are in our overview of Wired to Create.
What are the most common characteristics of creative people? Is there truth to the lonely artist trope? Why should creatives try new experiences? In their book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire say that creatives possess 10 characteristics that encompass these traits and result in their heightened creativity. By embracing these characteristics, you too can maximize your creative potential. Continue reading to learn about each characteristic.
Why is it beneficial to have a childlike imagination? How can adults participate in the act of “play”? In their book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire explain that adults with childlike imaginations are more likely to be creative. In many cases, this is a mindset that’s developed during childhood and evolves. Here’s a look at this important characteristic of creativity.
What exactly is lucid dreaming? What’s the difference between normal dreams and lucid dreams? Are there any benefits to learning how to lucid dream? Through lucid dreaming, the ordinary boundaries of reality dissolve, opening up a realm where you can indulge your fantasies, enhance your mental flexibility, learn new skills, and more. A lucid dream differs from a normal dream in that you realize you’re dreaming and can influence the dream. Here’s a more in-depth overview of what lucid dreaming is.
Are you an unconventional thinker? Why does unconventional thinking often go unrecognized? The book Wired to Create by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire explains that unconventional thinking is a characteristic of creativity. However, thinking this way can pose challenges because people are averse to nonconformity. Here’s a look at the challenges and importance of unconventional thinking.
Do you want to learn how to lucid dream? How can you optimize your sleep? What is reality checking? In a lucid dream, you realize you’re dreaming, and you can consciously influence the dream and change any aspect of it. However, lucid dreaming takes time and effort to learn. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to lucid dream for beginners.
What is creative resilience? Is the trope of the tortured artist real? Why is growth after trauma so important? We’ve all heard of the “tortured artist” trope, but as it turns out, there’s some truth to the phrase. According to Wired to Create, an important characteristic of creatives is the ability to turn their trauma into art. Continue reading to learn how suffering can be meaningful.
Want to know how to prepare for lucid dreaming? How can you improve your dream recall? What are dream clues? Lucid dreaming is more than just having fun while you’re sleeping—there are real-life benefits to learning the practice. But before you can start lucid dreaming, there are steps you must take to prepare your mind. Here’s how to prepare your mind for lucid dreaming.