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The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

Annie Murphy Paul

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The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

by Annie Murphy Paul
The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

Harnessing intelligence beyond brainpower.

If you've ever felt that your brainpower doesn't quite capture all your potential, "The Extended Mind" offers an intriguing proposition. Annie Murphy Paul invites you to explore the untapped intellect in your environment, your social interactions, and even your own body. It's a thought-provoking read that could change the way you approach problem-solving and creativity. It's for anyone looking to expand their cognitive toolkit beyond the traditional confines of the skull.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

by Annie Murphy Paul
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ISBN: 9780544947665
Author: Annie Murphy Paul
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date of Publication: 2021-06-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Science
Related Topics: Neuroscience, Education, Psychology, Productivity, Leadership, Personal Development, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 3283 readers)

Description

A bold new book reveals how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains—in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships. Use your head. That’s what we tell ourselves when facing a tricky problem or a difficult project. But a growing body of research indicates that we’ve got it exactly backwards. What we need to do, says acclaimed science writer Annie Murphy Paul, is think outside the brain. A host of “extra-neural” resources—the feelings and movements of our bodies, the physical spaces in which we learn and work, and the minds of those around us—can help us focus more intently, comprehend more deeply, and create more imaginatively. The Extended Mind outlines the research behind this exciting new vision of human ability, exploring the findings of neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, and psychologists, and examining the practices of educators, managers, and leaders who are already reaping the benefits of thinking outside the brain. She excavates the untold history of how artists, scientists, and authors—from Jackson Pollock to Jonas Salk to Robert Caro—have used mental extensions to solve problems, make discoveries, and create new works. In the tradition of Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind or Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence, The Extended Mind offers a dramatic new view of how our minds work, with practical advice on how we can all think better.
 

Harnessing intelligence beyond brainpower.

If you've ever felt that your brainpower doesn't quite capture all your potential, "The Extended Mind" offers an intriguing proposition. Annie Murphy Paul invites you to explore the untapped intellect in your environment, your social interactions, and even your own body. It's a thought-provoking read that could change the way you approach problem-solving and creativity. It's for anyone looking to expand their cognitive toolkit beyond the traditional confines of the skull.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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