The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload book

The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload

Daniel J. Levitin  

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Self growth  Health & Nutrition  Mindfulness & Happiness  Psychology  

Ever wondered how crowdsourcing has transformed problem-solving or how our social networks have evolved in the digital age?

Curious about the role of neuroscience in our daily decisions and the power of organization in our lives?

Read on to discover how understanding these brain dynamics can enhance our creativity, productivity, and ability to navigate the complexities of daily life.


Ever wondered how crowdsourcing has transformed problem-solving or how our social networks have evolved in the digital age?

Curious about the role of neuroscience in our daily decisions and the power of organization in our lives?

Read on to discover how understanding these brain dynamics can enhance our creativity, productivity, and ability to navigate the complexities of daily life.

 

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#1

Can Warren Buffett's Simple Life Teach Us How to Beat Cognitive Overload?

01 Jan 1970

02:51

02:51


#2

Unlocking the Brain's Illusions: How Neuroscience Explains Our Reality

01 Jan 1970

02:59

02:59


#3

Can Joni Mitchell and Stephen Stills Teach Us the Secret to a Stress-Free, Organized Home?

01 Jan 1970

02:32

02:32


#4

Crowdsourcing Triumphs: From DARPA Challenges to Life-Saving Alerts

01 Jan 1970

03:23

03:23


#5

Is Your Prefrontal Cortex Sabotaging Your Daily Life?

01 Jan 1970

02:23

02:23


#6

Obama and Wynn on Navigating Tough Medical Decisions

01 Jan 1970

02:29

02:29


#7

Did Corruption and Poor Oversight Doom the de la Concorde Overpass in 2006?

01 Jan 1970

03:23

03:23


#8

Lawrence Sanger on the Critical Need for Expertise in the Age of Wikipedia

01 Jan 1970

03:00

03:00


#9

Could a Kitchen Junk Drawer Be the Secret to Unlocking Your Creative Genius?

01 Jan 1970

02:31

02:31


#10

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

02:31

02:31



About Author

Daniel J. Levitin is a renowned cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, and author. He is known for his extensive research in the fields of music perception, cognition, and the brain. One of his notable works includes "The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload," where he explores how our brains manage and organize information in an era of constant data bombardment. Levitin is also a distinguished professor emeritus at McGill University and has written several other popular science books.

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