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Ep17 - Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn

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Modes of Thinking: Focus and Diffuse

This chapter discusses the different modes of thinking in the brain, specifically focus mode and diffuse mode. It introduces the concept using the analogy of a pinball machine, where focus mode involves close together bumpers with pre-existing patterns, while diffuse mode involves widely spaced bumpers that allow for new ways of thinking. The chapter emphasizes the importance of switching between these modes and provides examples of how creative individuals used this approach to find solutions to their challenges.

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