Are You Abstract Intense?
To reach those who need it, it would be useful to have a neutral, descriptive synonym for the word “gifted.” Here’s my suggestion.
Posts by Jessie Mannisto
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The Path of the Agreeable Questioner: An Interview with Andrea Lynn Lewis
Do you want to ask probing intellectual questions while also getting along with those who disagree with you?
Andrea Lynn Lewis has a lot of practice with this balancing act. She shares her thoughts on echo chambers, brittle relationships, and striving to live up to her ideal.
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What’s Up at Third Factor
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes, with a lot of new voices coming on board.
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Why We Joined the Institute for Liberal Values
We’re proud to team up with an organization that shares our values of free expression, critical thinking, civic engagement, and humility.
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What is Positive Maladjustment?
There’s an easy answer and a much harder one.
We’ll give you the quick and easy explanation of Dabrowski’s idea of positive maladjustment. Then we’ll talk about all that goes into truly learning to answer this question.
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Gender and the Square Peg
When a quirky kid goes online to ask whether she might be trans, the algorithms aren’t going to give her any alternatives to consider. That’s a problem that this magazine’s mission demands that we address.
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Unapologetically Speaking His Mind: An Interview with Upperhand Mars
It’s never been easy to be an independent thinker, but discussing contentious issues that affect you personally on social media has to be the hardest way to do it. We sit down with Mars, a politically homeless transgender man, to talk about where he found his confidence and why he keeps talking despite the abuse he takes from Left and Right alike.
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A Fresh Perspective on Gender: An Interview with Angus Fox of Genspect
A new, moderate organization offers a new take on gender, zooming in on neurodivergence, the need for role models, and the good that outliers do in the world.
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Getting Unstuck: Countering Polarization with Cognitive Flexibility
Stuckness, says Dr. Mike Brooks, is at the root of both his clients’ anxiety and depression and our political polarization.
So how do we get unstuck? In this interview, we chat about cognitive flexibility, the importance of relationships, and how it all unfolds on social media.
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