This feature is part of Reader’s Digest’s August/September 2026 print cover story, “The New Genius,” where we share tips on how to master valuable skills in an AI-driven world. For those who wish they ...

We all know the experience of having an "a-ha" moment. We can be walking in nature, taking a shower, or playing the violin, in Einstein’s case, and suddenly a brilliant idea pops in our head. “Wow!” ...

In a culture that treats every idle minute as a missed opportunity, the idea that doing nothing could sharpen creative thinking sounds almost subversive. Yet a growing body of psychology, neuroscience ...

A new study led by Tulane University researchers reveals that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can enhance employees' creativity—but only if they know how to think critically about their own work ...

Studies aiming to maximize human creativity demonstrate that people work best when buoyed up by others who show them new ways to innovate. Artificial intelligence has the potential to become a ...