The Next Big Idea EXTENDED MIND: Want to Get Smarter? Try Thinking Outside of Your Brain
Jun 23, 2021
Annie Murphy-Paul, a science writer and author of "The Extended Mind," shares groundbreaking insights on enhancing intelligence beyond traditional brainpower. She discusses how offloading memories onto tools like phones and interacting with our surroundings can boost cognitive abilities. The importance of bodily sensations and gestures in decision-making is emphasized, revealing that movement and collaboration can unlock deeper thinking. Annie advocates for embracing external resources to overcome the brain's limits and reimagine how we learn and create.
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Darwin's Journal
- Charles Darwin, directionless after Cambridge, joined the HMS Beagle expedition.
- Keeping a journal helped him organize his thoughts and develop his theory of evolution.
Pollock's Move
- Jackson Pollock's move to Long Island dramatically changed his artistic style.
- The natural environment fostered a sense of home and freedom in his work.
Coates' Gut
- John Coates, a Goldman Sachs trader, found that hyper-rational trading strategies failed.
- Listening to his gut feelings led to more profitable trades.
