Description

What if thinking is not confined to the brain, but shaped by the body, the spaces we inhabit, and the people around us? Drawing on cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, and real-world examples, this book reveals how movement, sensation, physical environments, and social interaction can expand memory, sharpen reasoning, and spark creativity. Annie Murphy Paul offers practical ways to harness these overlooked resources—from listening to bodily signals and designing more supportive workspaces to thinking collaboratively with others. Insightful and accessible, it presents a transformative view of cognition and invites readers to rethink how learning, problem-solving, and innovation truly happen.

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paperback

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Published Jan 1, 2021

256 pages

ISBN: 9780544947580

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First Published

2021

Language

eng

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