Beautiful Minds Newsletter
Scott Barry KaufmanThis newsletter gives insights into creativity, well-being, and self-actualization. I'm a cognitive scientist who has studied the science of human potential for the past 20 years and I'm excited to share what I've learned to help you grow and develop.
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Unpopular
I hate that what is popular is popular.
I hate that what isn’t popular is true.
I hate that goodness isn’t more popular.
I hate that the bullies win.
I hate that the bullshitters win.
I hate that the loud ones are seen, and the reflect...
The Science of Impossible
What if the "impossible" is only impossible because no one ever told you it wasn't?
In this talk from NeuroDiversion 2026, I share my own education journey and make the case that twice exceptional minds are falling through the cracks i...
Research Roundup, September 2026
Wake up Mom— It’s time for another research roundup!
1. Intellectual humility comes in two flavors, and only one of them is good for you.
Psychologists measured two ways of being intellectually humble in 4,049 people, including 2,...
In Defense of Harmonious Obsession
My friend writes the amazing Substack blog “On Fire”. It deserves more attention. She has interviewed over 100 people from wildly different backgrounds — from bonsai masters and dragon boat helms to bean entrepreneurs and pigeon rescuers—...
What Is Intelligence For?
My colleague woke up today and chose to criticize my life’s work. I texted him to thank him for doing that. :) First, read his article, then come back and read this response.
Provoked with Dr. Todd Kashdan
The Best Description of Intelli...
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Scott Barry Kaufman is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. This newsletter is for people who would rather self-actualize than optimize.
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