Thinking Clearly and Analytically
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Thinking Clearly and Analytically
Insights on Logical Thinking for Leaders -- with a Puzzling Perspective
Curated by James Schreier
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August 31, 2020 9:00 AM
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Simple, quick brain teaser to test the limits of multitasking

Simple, quick brain teaser to test the limits of multitasking | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
How often do you discuss office gossip via chat while participating in a Zoom meeting? Or read a document while talking on the phone with a client? Or think about problems at work while helping you…
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A brief description and an excellent exercise proving the myth about multitasking!

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August 24, 2020 9:00 AM
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The Observer Effect: Seeing Is Changing

The Observer Effect: Seeing Is Changing | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
The act of looking at something changes it – an effect that holds true for people, animals, even atoms. Here’s how the observer effect distorts our world and how we can get a more accurate picture.
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August 10, 2020 9:00 AM
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Mystery Creates Wonder

Mystery Creates Wonder | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
“ Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand. ”

 
~Neil Armstrong

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August 3, 2020 9:13 AM
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Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopefully) bright

Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopefully) bright | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
From wearable technologies to artificial intelligence, these five trends are defining the future of brain enhancement.
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July 27, 2020 8:53 AM
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Debate: Should heads of state and candidates to high office pass a cognitive/ mental fitness test?

Debate: Should heads of state and candidates to high office pass a cognitive/ mental fitness test? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Wow, that was quite a discussion over at Facebook groups on Neuroscience, Neuroplasticity, Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, Singularity and beyond as a response to the question Should heads of…
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July 20, 2020 9:00 AM
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Want to Be More Productive? Try Doing Less.

Want to Be More Productive? Try Doing Less. | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
David Rock, author of Your Brain at Work, found that we’re truly focused on our work a mere six hours per week, which starkly contrasts our collective buy-in to the 40-hour workweek.
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July 6, 2020 10:55 AM
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To Harness Neuroplasticity, Start with Enthusiasm

To Harness Neuroplasticity, Start with Enthusiasm | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
We are the architects and builders of our own brains. The human brain is continually altering its structure, cell number, circuitry and chemistry as a direct result of everything we do, experience, think and believe.
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June 29, 2020 9:00 AM
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Repetitive negative thinking may increase (or perhaps be caused by) cognitive decline and Alzheimer's pathology

Repetitive negative thinking may increase (or perhaps be caused by) cognitive decline and Alzheimer's pathology | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline, study indicates Dementia affects an estimated 54 million people worldwide. There no cure, but reports indicate that approximate…
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June 22, 2020 8:25 AM
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A Nice Thought - Logically?

A Nice Thought - Logically? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
“ Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? ”

 
~George Carlin
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June 15, 2020 8:52 AM
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Solving the Brain Fitness Puzzle Is the Key to Self-Empowered Aging

Solving the Brain Fitness Puzzle Is the Key to Self-Empowered Aging | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
What works to preserve cognitive abilities? Much like the human brain, the answer is complicated, individual and nuanced. As the concept of brain fitness (or, the brain’s ability to function effici…
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June 1, 2020 11:28 AM
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Stay on Point with these 7 Productivity Tips

Stay on Point with these 7 Productivity Tips | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
If you feel more focused early in the day and more and more inattentive as the day goes on, start your day with the tasks that require the most critical thinking.
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May 18, 2020 9:50 AM
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Brain Plasticity - How Learning Changes Your Brain

Brain Plasticity - How Learning Changes Your Brain | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to CHANGE throughout life. The brain has the amazing ability to reorganize itself by forming new connections between brain cells.
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May 4, 2020 10:15 AM
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3 Mistakes All Successful Leaders Know to Avoid

3 Mistakes All Successful Leaders Know to Avoid | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
From unethical behavior to not being transparent, these are the behaviors to stay away from.
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August 24, 2020 9:00 AM
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How To Boost Your Brain Power With Puzzles [Infographic] 

How To Boost Your Brain Power With Puzzles [Infographic]  | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Find out about the world that opens up for kids and adults alike using puzzles
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August 17, 2020 9:00 AM
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To Discover Possibilities, Strip Away Everything

To Discover Possibilities, Strip Away Everything | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
This article addresses how to tackle complex problem-solving by stripping away everything and adopting a beginner's mindset.
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August 10, 2020 9:00 AM
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People who believe COVID-19 conspiracies have these 7 traits

People who believe COVID-19 conspiracies have these 7 traits | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
The viral video ‘Plandemic’ illustrates many of the characteristics of conspiratorial thinking, from embracing contradictions to assuming nefarious intent.
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I disagree with part of this analysis because outside of the "conspiracy theories," there are clearly some conflicting and confusing messages being presented.  It's definitely an excellent examination of some "thinking" issues.

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July 27, 2020 9:00 AM
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This Mental Bias Could Derail Your Career if You Don't Actively Work Against It

This Mental Bias Could Derail Your Career if You Don't Actively Work Against It | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Here's how to limit the damage 'availability bias' might have on your life. 
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July 20, 2020 9:01 AM
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The New Regular: When Small Business Brain became COVID Brain

Recently on my radio program, one of our many smart Brain Trust members, Jim Schreier, introduced us to a new condition that neuroscientists are studying
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July 13, 2020 9:34 AM
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Neuroscientist: Covid Brain Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It

Neuroscientist: Covid Brain Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Feeling mentally fuzzy? A scientist explains the mechanics of why you're struggling to think straight during the pandemic.
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June 29, 2020 9:14 AM
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The way we approach Mental Health today is broken beyond repair. The question is, what comes next, and how fast can we get there?

The way we approach Mental Health today is broken beyond repair. The question is, what comes next, and how fast can we get there? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
The hidden links between mental disorders (Nature): In 2018, psychiatrist Oleguer Plana-Ripoll was wrestling with a puzzling fact about mental disorders. He knew that many individuals have multiple…
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June 22, 2020 8:33 AM
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Most Americans Wake Up Exhausted. Here’s Why That’s a Problem - And What You Can Do About It

Most Americans Wake Up Exhausted. Here’s Why That’s a Problem - And What You Can Do About It | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they rarely feel refreshed in the morning, and sleep deprivation is a big reason why. Try these 3 easy steps to combat it
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June 15, 2020 9:40 AM
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Why do You Turn Down the Radio When You're Lost?

Why do You Turn Down the Radio When You're Lost? | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
. You're driving through suburbia one evening looking for the street where you're supposed to have dinner at a friend's new house. You slow down to a crawl, turn down the radio, stop talking, and s…
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One of the many reasons I like following "SharpBrains" is that the posts are from very serious research, many just good logic puzzles, and sometimes just very interesting articles!

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Growing research shows how two of the major cancer treatments, radiation and chemotherapy, can lead to long-term cognitive impairment

Growing research shows how two of the major cancer treatments, radiation and chemotherapy, can lead to long-term cognitive impairment | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
Mind jumble: Understanding chemo brain (Stanford Medicine): Sarah Liu was treated for leukemia as a teenager. She attended her high school graduation on a four-hour pass from Lucile Packard Childre…
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Frightening "unintended consequences" of what we consider to be typically valuable treatment for serious disease.

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May 26, 2020 9:00 AM
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9 Hidden Biases That Can Rule Your Life

9 Hidden Biases That Can Rule Your Life | Thinking Clearly and Analytically | Scoop.it
9 Hidden Biases That Can Rule Your Life Without us even knowing, almost every decision we make is influenced in some way by hidden biases. Check out these common biases so you know how to combat them.
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May 11, 2020 10:00 AM
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The New Regular: Small business' pre-pandemic paradigms are shifting 

Small business expert Jim Blasingame reports as we pass through this mid-pandemic wormhole into whatever's next, that bisect will shift paradigms all around us. And, as we know, when a paradigm shifts everything goes back to zero. Are you prepared for the impact on your business model?
James Schreier's insight:

Understanding "Paradigms" and "paradigm shifts" has become even more critical in today's world.  It is about thinking clearly about both the present and the future.  Jim Blasingame and I discussed this article this morning on his radio show -- I'll post the link to the interview later this week.

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