How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future: Why Left Hemisphere Dominance Has

Description: How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future by James Olson When facing a tough dilemma, the wise person tackles the whole problem. They dont just focus on one part and ignore the rest. Thats a matter of common sense, but such holistic thinking rarely occurs in our most consequential organizations. Although women are catching up in the corridors of power, most people in charge today are highly specialized males whose perception is too often myopic. For example, while they may focus well on the immediate symptoms of a problem, they often miss deeper causes, wider effects, and longer-term consequences. Such people, some of whom are also women, are "left-brain dominant" thinkers who tend to miss the forest for the trees. Sadly, these left-brain dominants fail to use all the mental faculties available to them-in particular the holistic and intuitive perceptions provided by their right brain. And this is why our future is now in great peril. In this multiple award-winning book, James Olson carefully explores these issues and shows us how to minimize conflict by gaining creative control over our two modes of perception. He goes on to describe the left-brain bias in our civilization, revealing it to be the root cause for centuries of war, racism, sexism, exploitation, and hyper-polarization. Left-brain dominance also explains eons of misunderstanding between the sexes and our inability to understand LGBTQ variants-of which there are as many as 32 fluid variations, as Olson shows. While most of our technological and scientific progress is driven by left-brain thinking, the great advances to come, especially in ethics, politics, the arts, and religion, will require that we consciously harness both sides of our brain to greatly improve our thinking so we can more often reach agreement. Independent scholar Olson concludes by explaining how we can achieve greater internal coordination between these two "operating systems," thus showing us how and why thinking with our whole brains will lead us to peace, justice, prosperity, and to the ultimate healing of our relationships and our world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography James Olson is an integral philosopher whose studies have included business, engineering, art, Eastern and Western religion, language, psychology, and brain perspective. Olson has traveled extensively throughout Europe; lived in Austria, France, and Germany; and attended Oklahoma State University, the University of Vienna, Oklahoma University, the University of Missouri at Kansas City, and the Kansas City Art Institute. As a practicing philosopher, Olson has worked most of his life to unify his understanding of material things, ideas, and spiritual energies by embracing concepts that are in harmony with one another. A former church deacon and farmer, as well as a state and national winner in 4-H, Olson starts with a core of conservative farm and Christian values, and into that integrates the complementary perspective of Eastern religion, the liberal perspective of Europe, the wisdom of ancient Egypt, the facts of science, the discipline of business, and the unique spiritual insights offered by modern revelation. Following the unifying guidelines of philosophy and drawing on his broad education, Olson has made it his mission to help bring the planets masculine and feminine energies into greater harmony and a more peaceful state, through his advocacy of whole-brain thinking. Review "A fascinating and important read. Olson provides an essential missing piece to understanding ourselves and each other, and charts a path to a more holistic governance of peace."--Anodea Judith, PhD, bestselling author of Eastern Body, Western Mind"As a gay man who has worked for decades running a comprehensive human services agency focused on youth and families, I found Olsons original treatment of sexual orientation to be plausible and very insightful. I believe his book will serve as a helpful guide for the gay community."--Dr. George Belitsos, Founder and CEO Emeritus of Youth & Shelter Services Review Quote "The authors multidisciplinary approach harnesses neuroscience, philosophy, and careful observation . . . Olsons tone and style is clear, concise, and accessible across academic realms and areas of interest. Audiences will have much to ponder and apply as they better understand the functions of their own brains--and how those elements affect their perceptions of the world. . . [Olsons book] offers a thoughtful message of hope that transcends todays polarizing culture." -- Foreword Reviews Details ISBN157983051X Pages 344 Publisher Origin Press,USA ISBN-10 157983051X ISBN-13 9781579830519 Format Paperback Imprint Origin Press,USA Subtitle Why Left Hemisphere Dominance Has Brought Humanity to the Brink of Disaster and How We Can Think Our Way to Peace and Healing Country of Publication United States DEWEY 158.1 Year 2017 Media Book Author James Olson Affiliation James Olson Publication Date 2017-06-03 Short Title How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-03 NZ Release Date 2017-06-03 US Release Date 2017-06-03 Alternative 9781573244909 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-03-20 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:136583126;

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