The New Mind Traps: How AI is Creating Fresh Cognitive Biases

The New Mind Traps: How AI is Creating Fresh Cognitive Biases For tens of thousands of years, human cognitive biases evolved to help us survive in a world of predators, scarcity, and small social groups.  These mental shortcuts served us well when we needed to make quick decisions about whether that rustling in the bushes …

The Teen Guide to Cognitive Biases

The Teen Guide to Cognitive Biases: Your Brain’s Secret Shortcuts Why Should You Care About This? Your brain is constantly playing tricks on you. Not in a mean way, but in a “trying to help but sometimes messing up” way.  These tricks are called cognitive biases, and they affect literally everything: Why you think everyone …

Research as a Leisure Activity: Unlocking the Joy of Learning in Homeschooling

Research as a Leisure Activity: Unlocking the Joy of Learning in Homeschooling We believe that one of the most transformative aspects of homeschooling is the opportunity to cultivate a lifelong love for learning. By embracing research as a leisure activity, families can unlock the joy of discovery, nurture curiosity, and foster a deep appreciation for …

The Rubik’s Cube: A Puzzling Journey of Creativity and Entrepreneurship

As homeschooling parents and educators, we can learn valuable lessons from the Rubik’s Cube and its creator. Rubik’s journey is a testament to the power of curiosity and the importance of pursuing one’s passions. In his autobiographical account “Cubed,” Rubik emphasizes the role of curiosity in his creative process: “I was just tremendously curious. I wanted to find something out. Even if I didn’t know exactly what that something was.”

Unleashing Transformative Learning Through our ”Question More” Philosophy

Unleashing Transformative Learning Through our “Question More” Philosophy At the heart of QMAK’s educational approach lies a deceptively simple yet profoundly powerful concept: “Question More.” This pillar of our “Question More, Action Knowledge” philosophy goes far beyond merely encouraging curiosity – it’s a call to cultivate a radical mindset shift that allows for the most …

Navigating Divides with Bridge Questions

Navigating Divides with Bridge Questions: A Pathway to Understanding and Connection In our increasingly polarized world, disagreements and conflicting viewpoints often seem insurmountable – the divides between us so vast that finding common ground feels like an impossible task. Yet, there is a powerful tool that can help us navigate these divides not through adversarial …

The Transformative Power of Active Listening

The Transformative Power of Active Listening In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, a remarkable yet often overlooked skill can be the key to fostering meaningful connections and unlocking insights: active listening. True active listening goes far beyond the passive act of hearing someone speak. It is a conscious, empathetic process that requires dedicated effort and specific …

The Power of “Might” in Unlocking Children’s Creative Potential

The Power of “Might” in Unlocking Children’s Creative Potential When it comes to fostering creativity and innovation in children, the words we use can have a profound impact. All too often, brainstorming sessions with young minds lose steam quickly due to a fear of judgment – a fear that can be inadvertently reinforced by the …

Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Quantity and Quality in Learning

Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Quantity and Quality in Learning We believe that true learning is not about accumulating vast amounts of information but about cultivating deep understanding and practical wisdom. While the quantity of knowledge is important, we place equal emphasis on the quality of learning, ensuring that our learners not only acquire knowledge …