What’s in it for me? Learn how to tap into the unique potential of your brain. For a long time, society has been quick to brand people with attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder – ADHD – as unreliable, impulsive, and disruptive. But it’s a lack of support and education about ADHD that’s the real problem. Without the right tools, ADHD means a huge loss of talent, ingenuity, and creativity for the world. And it can mean unhappiness, poor mental health, and reduced life expectancy for individuals. When the right support is available, however, that story is different. ADHD can become a powerful asset that propels individuals toward success and fulfillment. This lesson will first shed a light on what’s happening inside the brains of people with ADHD and the influence this has on how they experience the world. Then, we’ll explore four strategies that anyone can use to unlock ADHD as a superpower. In this lesson, you’ll learn why you find it so hard to fall in line; how a doctor ...

What’s in it for me? Get over your fear of conflict and learn how to disagree productively. The spirit of free and open debate in Western democracies today is under threat. It’s not that we lack things to disagree about. It’s just that we seem to be forgetting how to disagree well. Perhaps the reason for this is that the values that make good-faith debate possible – like mutual trust and respect – are at an all-time low. They’ve been steadily eroded by a toxic mix of polarized politics, conflicting ideologies, and misinformation. And, as a result, the quality of public discourse has taken a nosedive. Whether it's an argument with a stranger on Twitter or a heated discussion with a relative at dinner, the exchange is often so bitter and hostile that it resembles more of a shouting contest than an actual conversation. On top of that, many people avoid participating altogether out of fear of getting caught in the crossfire. But avoiding conflict out of fear isn’t going to heal social ...