The Net and the Butterfly
The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking
Summary:
The book explores the neuroscience behind innovative thinking and presents techniques for unlocking the brain's potential to achieve breakthrough ideas. It offers practical exercises and strategies to train the mind to access creativity, overcome mental blocks, and harness the power of both focused and unfocused thought processes.
Key points:
1. The book highlights two brain systems: the Executive Network for analytical thinking and the Default Network for creativity. Switching between them is key for innovative thinking.
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