What's new in collective intelligence? The salons of the 18th century!
The art of conversation is an indispensable skill in certain social groups from the 17th century onwards. Knowing how to speak, listen, pace, entertain, compliment, but also surprise, learn, give and receive information. What if the art of conversation was an additional asset for collective intelligence actions, or more trivially, for animating our virtual living rooms?
Why bother teaching cursive handwriting?
In an age when most written communication takes place on digital media, it seems odd to continue teaching children to write in cursive or script. At a time when Americans are gradually abandoning this form of teaching, why should handwriting be retained in schools? For many reasons, say researchers and education experts.
When self-confidence loosens tongues
How to learn, practice and finally speak a language when you suffer from a sickly shyness? By having confidence in yourself! Presentation of some tips and tricks to stop speaking a foreign language in public!
From writing to alphabet
Writing, reading and the alphabet: a trio through time, the complexity of the brain and human mutations.
Re-learning to be silent to regain our attention
In an increasingly noisy world, keeping our attention on the essentials is no easy task. By relearning to be silent, and by appropriating the virtue of discretion, we can become attentive again.