The extended mind : the power of thinking outside the brain

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The extended mind : the power of thinking outside the brain

Summary: "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, 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. ... The Extended Mind offers a dramatic new view of how our minds work, full of practical advice on how we can all think better." -- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN: 0358695279
ISBN: 9780358695271
Physical Description: xvii, 338 pages ; 21 cm
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Edition: First Mariner Books paperback edition.
Publisher: Boston : Mariner Books, 2022.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-329) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Thinking with our bodies -- Thinking with sensations -- Thinking with movement -- Thinking with gesture -- Thinking with our surroundings -- Thinking with natural spaces -- Thinking with built spaces -- Thinking with the space of ideas -- Thinking with our relationships -- Thinking with experts -- Thinking with peers -- Thinking with groups.