Perspectives 101

  The Two Modes of Thinking Hey there, today I would like to talk about modes of thinking. There are two main modes in which we think, focused mode and diffused mode. This can also be explained by explaining convergent and divergent thinking. Creative and abstract thinking goes hand in hand with divergent thinking and diffused mode, whereas analytical thinking and problem solving goes hand in hand with convergent thinking and focused mode. The best way to utilize our brain is to switch between focused and diffused modes of thinking to solve problems. This way we can create a large number of possible solutions using diffused mode, and then narrow down on the solutions and execute using focused mode. This also establishes the importance of the role played by the subconscious, inventors like Thomas Edison used to use alternate between working periods and rest periods to come up with creative inventions. This can be explained this way : New synapses are formed when we rest after using ...

Chapter 0 : Intro Hey there, hope you're doing well. I want to talk about thinking today, specifically about critical thinking. Let's start by defining thinking. Think : Have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something. It would be fair to say our decisions in life are based on how we think.  And making good decisions can a lot difference in life. Therefore it is important to be good at thinking. But how do we define good thinking? Good thinking : Being able to think creatively, strategically, and  critically to solve problems.(Yep, this article is about critical thinking, so I'll address that in depth in this article.) Alright, so we can imagine good thinking like a three legged stool.  Creative thinking : Being able to see a problem from multiple perspectives and come up with new ideas and solutions. Strategic thinking : Analyzing trends over time, and breaking down a problem to find it's root cause. Critical thinking : The objective analysis ...