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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

What we urgently need in all ranks of leadership, both in corporate and government, is the ability to imagine futures that see the messiness of being human not as an inefficiency to be optimised away but as an essential friction that weaves the fabric of genuine human experience.

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."

Curiosity is a better compass than cynicism—it shifts from defending your territory to exploring what's possible

Mathematical objects

Henry Segerman is a mathematician who likes to make clever, remarkable mathematical shapes and 3D print them out into real things. He then makes a youtube explaining their origins. Each beautiful object becomes a mathematical lesson. He favors odd gears, weird knots, unusual shapes. You can watch Segerman videos for very nerdy... See more