Lateral Thinking; Bono, Edward de (1970): How the Mind Works (pp 25-38)
I think the author made some insightful observations about the key limitations this habit of patterned thinking imposes – like rigid preconceptions, struggling to restructure ingrained ideas, and having our chains of logic overly dictated by the sequence information comes in. Recognizing those constraints we need to overcome is crucial for unlocking more innovative thinking capabilities.
The core principles of lateral thinking proposed, like using random stimuli to disrupt established patterns, make a really compelling case for why we need techniques to counter the brain’s hardwired tendencies. While some of the writing felt a bit dense, the overall framework provides a thought-provoking perspective on both the strengths and pitfalls of how we process information and arrive at ideas.
Basically, the main idea is that we need to work on thinking more outside the box to break free from our brain’s habit of just following the same old thought patterns over and over again. If we can build up our ability to explore ideas from new angles and not just get stuck in linear ruts, that flexibility is probably the key ingredient for having truly innovative breakthroughs and game-changing ideas. We’ve got to make an effort to stretch our minds in different directions instead of just going with the first assumptions that pop up.
Thoughts on Mariana Carvalho
Mariana Carvalho’s creativity is undeniably fascinating, particularly in how she crafts her unique soundscapes. Although I personally wouldn’t categorize her work as music, her innovative methods, such as having people sing into her mouth, are intriguing. While her sound creations didn’t resonate with me and seemed more like a clash of sounds than cohesive music, I appreciate the insight into her creative process. It’s always interesting to see how different people’s creativity manifests, even if the results don’t always connect on a personal level. After all, music is highly subjective, and what may not sound like music to one person might be meaningful to another.