How To Academy Podcast Dr Mithu Storoni - How To Transform the Way You Work
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Nov 26, 2024 
Dr. Mithu Storoni is a Cambridge-trained surgeon and neuroscientist who specializes in optimizing brain function for creativity and productivity. In this engaging discussion, she explores how traditional work environments stifle creativity and advocates for new workplace designs. She emphasizes the importance of aligning work with natural mental rhythms for better focus. Storoni also discusses effective strategies for managing work intensity, the significance of purposeful breaks, and the interplay of physical activity and cognitive performance in enhancing creativity.
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Technology's Distortion of Time and Space
- Technology has distorted our sense of time and space, making distant events feel close.
- This affects how we live and work, contradicting our innate sense of distance and time.
Double-Edged Sword of Technology
- This distorted perception of time and space has both positive and negative consequences.
- While it enables instant communication and safety, it also makes the world's problems feel constantly present.
Legacy of the Assembly Line
- Our current work models are heavily influenced by the industrial era's assembly line approach.
- This affects various aspects of our lives, from how we segment our day to how we approach work in general.
