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Co-authors Rosamund and Benjamin Zander, on finding the right frame:

“Every problem, every dilemma, every dead end we find ourselves facing in life, only appears unsolvable inside a particular frame or point of view. Enlarge the box, or create another frame around the data, and problems vanish, while new opportunities appear.”

Extended Mind

The Extended Mind is a theory in cognitive science that argues our thinking isn’t limited to the brain alone—it extends into our bodies, our tools, and our environments.

When we jot notes on paper, gesture with our hands, or use a calculator, those tools and actions don’t just support thinking—they are part of the thinking process. The... See more

Philosopher and activist Simone Weil on the power of sustained, intense focus:

"The amount of creative genius in any period is strictly in proportion to the amount of extreme attention."