The concept of non-redundancy emphasizes the importance of seeking inputs from individuals with diverse ideas, backgrounds, attitudes, and experiences. Redundancy occurs when ideas are shared with like-minded individuals, resulting in reinforcing existing beliefs. Seeking non-redundant inputs is beneficial before making significant decisions as it offers fresh perspectives and prevents egocentric thinking. Utilizing generative AI, like chat GPT, can serve as a valuable brainstorming partner by providing non-redundant ideas. However, it is suggested not to seek non-redundant inputs too early in the creative process to avoid contaminating original ideas. Non-redundant inputs are particularly valuable during brainstorming sessions or tasks that require diversity, but may not be suitable in situations requiring uniformity or precision.
At some point, we all get stuck. Maybe it’s in a job or career. Maybe it’s a relationship or business venture.
Though it’s something we all experience, when it happens, we can feel alone and out of our depth. Emotions may overwhelm us. Mental traps lure is in. In no time at all, we can’t see a way out.
Award-winning professor, researcher, and author, Adam Alter, has spent decades studying how successful people get unstuck. In his latest book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most, he shares what we can do to move forward. Adam’s recommendations can help us with what might be the most important times in our lives.
Episode Links
Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce Feiler
How the ‘Creative-Cliff Illusion’ Limits Our Ideas by David Robson
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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