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The Double-Edged Sword of Intelligence
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Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive. Happy reading - See you on Sunday! Cheers, Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Double-Edged Sword of Intelligence Neuroplasticity pioneer, Norman Doidge, on the nature of worry. "All of us have worries. We worry because we are intelligent beings. Intelligence predicts, that is its essence; the same intelligence that allows us to plan, hope, imagine, and hypothesize also allows us to worry and anticipate negative outcomes." Source: The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Inspirational actress, Viola Davis, on transformation and love. "My biggest discovery was that you can literally re-create your life. You can redefine it. You don’t have to live in the past. I found that not only did I have fight in me, I had love." Source: Finding Me Productivity expert, Cal Newport, on the value of slowing down. "To simply wait and be bored has become a novel experience in modern life, but from the perspective of concentration training, it’s incredibly valuable" Source: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Productivity Tools and Resources The Art of Being Alone This article dives deep into what it means to be lonely, and how it can turn into an inspiration instead of all negative connotations. Build Lasting Habits Without the Guilt of Broken Streaks Polar Habits is the only habit tracker with no streaks, no guilt, and a momentum system to help you cherish those bumps, bounce back, and keep moving forward. What We're Reading The National Memo is a political newsletter and website that combines the spirit of investigative journalism with new technology and ideas. Brain Food Today I Learned: Louboutins' iconic red soles were inspired by Andy Warhol's drawing "Flowers." (Source) Science: In a recent study, 151 human participants were pitted against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought. They found the AI outperformed humans. (Source) CLASSIFIEDS Mornings Redefined with 8AM 8AM is not just a newsletter, it's a morning ritual. Get an article that challenges, inspires, and motivates, delivered into your inbox every morning. AI Insights for the Informed Join 25,000+ AI enthusiasts receiving the latest in AI delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up to NeonPulse for free (Everything in the section above is an ad, book yours here) Partner with The Smarter Brain and reach 10,000 professionals' inboxes. Contact us to learn more. If you enjoy The Smarter Brain, we would really appreciate you spreading the word by sharing the sign up link to a colleague or friend. Thank you! Collaborate with The Smarter Brain Do the Survey | Contact | Advertise |
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The Smarter Brain is a newsletter that helps you cut through the noise on the web and save valuable time, so you can can focus on getting things done. Delivered twice a week, you’ll get bite-sized ideas and recommended tools to build better habits, improve your productivity and get smarter in less than 3 minutes.
Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive. Happy reading - See you on Sunday! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits Action vs. Inaction: A Psychological Dilemma American journalist and author, Joseph T. Hallinan, on the bias towards action. "As a general principle, people feel more responsible for their actions than they do for their...
Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive. Happy reading - See you on Wednesday! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Parallels of Pain and Connection Neuroscientist, Matthew D. Lieberman, on social bonds. "We intuitively believe social and physical pain are radically different kinds of experiences, yet the way our brains treat them...
Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive. Happy reading - See you on Sunday! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Weight of Unmade Decisions Comedian and author, Trevor Noah, on the impact of regret. "I don’t regret anything I’ve ever done in life, any choice that I’ve made. But I’m consumed with regret for the things I didn’t do,...