Kensy Cooperrider

Kensy Cooperrider is a cognitive scientist who researches how humans communicate and think. Perennial fascinations of his include gestures, metaphors, diagrams, word origins, and the history of ideas. His articles have appeared in Aeon, Nautilus, Scientific American–Mind, and elsewhere.

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Politics & History

Where Do Finger Names Come From?

Our names for our fingers show a surprising depth of cultural variation—and similarity.

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Arts & Culture

Doing Math with Intellectual Humility

Math class is an opportunity to teach students both how to use conjecture to arrive at knowledge and how to learn from the logic of peers.

Arts & Culture

Willie Mae Thornton Deserves Your Full Attention

In a meditative new biography, DJ and scholar Lynnée Denise examines the mysteries and trials in the life of the legendary performer.

Politics & History

The Fourteenth Amendment: Annotated

Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution addresses citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection under the law.

Education & Society

Class Production

A collection of high school yearbooks from Cleveland captures the rise, fall, and uncertain future of the American middle class.

Education & Society

Intellectual Humility: Foundations and Key Concepts

Research about intellectual humility has exploded in the past decade. Psychologist Elizabeth Krumrei-Mancuso offers an annotated bibliography of key texts.

Kensy Cooperrider

Where Do Finger Names Come From?

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