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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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...
Smart Is Not Sentient
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Getting the distinction between intelligence and consciousness right may be one of the most consequential things we do for the future of humanity. I’m becoming more convinced of that by the day.
Most people wh...
Research Roundup, August 2026
Here’s your August Research Roundup! These are hot-off-the press research studies that I think are well done and caught my eye based on my own research interests (which I assume are well aligned with YOUR interests). Enjoy!
1. Your...
Why AI Can’t Be Creative (Yet)
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Last night I suddenly got an idea. I opened up Claude, the overly-friendly neighborhood AI bot, and asked it: “Hey buddy, write the most creative sentence you possibly could.” Claude almost immediately res...
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