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.
Posts by Jessie Mannisto
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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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Class, Luck, and the Outlier’s Quest for Belonging
Whether unusual people find the companions they need often comes down to luck—from being born into the right socioeconomic class to landing in the right career field.
In this interview, P. Susan Jackson talks to us about what her gifted clients tend to do when they don’t find people who click with them, what they can do instead, and how luck can shift for better and for worse over the course of life.
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Book Club, April 2021: The Righteous Mind
Want to connect with other Third Factor readers over some in-depth content? Join our book discussion group!
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So What is the Third Factor, Anyway?
You asked. We answered. What is this thing we named our magazine after, and what are the first and second factors? And why is this concept from Kazimierz Dabrowski’s theory of positive disintegration so much more important than his more well-known construct of overexcitability?
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Why I’m Optimistic About Our New Forum
We’re trying to cultivate a high-quality space for Third Factor’s intellectually engaged readers to develop meaningful connections and have robust discussions. So why is this so hard on Facebook? Our editor in chief ponders why our new forum, at least so far, seems to suit us better than Facebook.
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Resilience: From the Roots to the Branches
What stops a bright, intense, gifted person from blossoming? The Daimon Institute’s Sue Jackson sits down with us to talk about the hurdles her clients often face—and how they can begin to put out the roots they need to bloom.
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What’s Up at Third Factor?
Issue 14 is here! And we’d also love your feedback on community platforms.
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The Depths of Dabrowski’s Levels: An Interview with Michael Piechowski, Part II
Michael Piechowski shares why he’s updated the way he thinks about Dabrowski’s levels of development.
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