Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind: How Intelligence Increases When You Think Less by Guy

Description: Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind by Guy Claxton Using a compelling argument that the mind works best when people trust their unconscious or "underminds, " psychologist Claxton makes an appeal to readers to be less analytical and let their creativity have free rein. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In these accelerated times, our decisive and businesslike ways of thinking are unprepared for ambiguity, paradox, and sleeping on it." We assume that the quick-thinking "hare brain" will beat out the slower Intuition of the "tortoise mind." However, now research in cognitive science is changing this understanding of the human mind. It suggests that patience and confusion--rather than rigor and certainty--are the essential precursors of wisdom.With a compelling argument that the mind works best when we trust our unconscious, or "undermind," psychologist Guy Claxton makes an appeal that we be less analytical and let our creativity have free rein. He also encourages reevaluation of societys obsession with results-oriented thinking and problem-solving under pressure. Packed with Interesting anecdotes, a dozen puzzles to test your reasoning, and the latest related research, Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind is an Illuminating, uplifting, stimulating read that focuses on a new kind of well-being and cognition. Author Biography Guy Claxton teaches at the University of Bristol. Review "The essential guide to creative thinking!"-- John Cleese "Guy Claxton backs up anecdotal studies of creativity with up-to-date Information about the latest research into brain function. The result is a fascinating book that told me many things I ought to know but didnt." -- Anthony Storr, author of "Solitude: A Return to Self" Description for Teachers/Educators In this accelerated age, our decisive and businesslike ways of thinking serve us well when confronted with the expected questions. But faced with complexity, we become impatient. Our hare brains--logical, fast, machine-like--are unprepared for ambiguity, paradox, and sleeping on it. We assume that the quick-thinking hare brain will beat out the slower intuition of the tortosie mind. However, new research in cognitive science is challenges this premise, suggesting that patience and confusion, rather than rigor and certainty, are the essential precursors of wisdom. Guy Claxton makes an appeal to be less analytical and let our creativity have free reign. He argues compellingly that the mind works best when we trust our unconscious that intelligent resource that needs only time and receptivity to function. Claxton also pushes for a reevaluation of societys obsession with results-orientated thinking and problem-solving under pressure. Details ISBN0060955414 Author Guy Claxton Short Title HARE BRAIN TORTOISE MIND Pages 272 Language English Illustrator Carole Vincer ISBN-10 0060955414 ISBN-13 9780060955410 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 153.4 Residence Totnes, Devon, ENK Affiliation University of Bristol Subtitle How Intelligence Increases When You Think Less DOI 10.1604/9780060955410 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1999-12-08 NZ Release Date 1999-12-08 US Release Date 1999-12-08 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-12-08 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Illustrations Illustrations Audience General Imprint US Ecco Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6552327;

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