Dent(able) | August 2023
We are excited to introduce Dent(able) — your monthly gateway to the thoughts, readings, and shared wisdom of our vibrant community. Each monthly edition delivers a feast of insights, innovations, and inspirations that Denters are chewing on in their day-to-day lives. Get ready for an intellectual lift.
Personality Traits and Intelligence
Researchers in Minnesota recently unveiled a comprehensive meta-analysis, exploring the relationship between personality traits and intelligence, synthesizing over 1,000 studies. While the full study is available, you’ll appreciate this quick analysis.
On the Quest for Originality, Recombine the Familiar
Tackling something entirely new can be overwhelming. Through this writer’s extensive experiences, many get stuck aiming for groundbreaking originality. Often, success lies in a simple twist, blending existing elements, or refining an already-existing idea.
The U.S. Air Force is Developing a Plasma “Freeze Ray” To Keep Things Cool in Space
The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with the University of Virginia, is creating a “Freeze Ray” to combat computer overheating in space. They’re exploring plasma’s unique properties as a potential solution where traditional cooling methods fall short. Watch out, Batman.
Scaling People (with Claire Hughes Johnson)
Here’s a great listen to the Newcomer podcast where Claire Hughes Johnson, the author behind “Scaling People” and former Stripe COO, dished about her Stripe days. She gave insights into the art of feedback and the courage to “say the thing you cannot say” in the corporate world. And she even flips the script with some on-the-spot coaching.
The Flight Aware Misery Map
We have a lot of travelers in our Dent community. We figured you may want a prediction of how miserable your day may be traveling with this handy tool. Don’t let misery catch you off guard.
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