1. Focus Vs. Diffuse Modes Flashcards
What two famous guys switched between focused and diffuse modes and how?
Edison: sit in chair holding ball bearings while thinking about his problem, doze off, drop bearings, have insight. Dali: hold keys, drift off, wake up with insight.
Why is it important to do a little bit of focused and diffused mode learning every day?
Going between the two modes helps brain create neural scaffolding, like lifting weights and building up the connections of muscle, you are building the neural connections.
How do you move something into your permanent memory?
Spaced repetition: Practice makes permanent.
Why is sleep important for learning?
Sleep helps you figure out difficult problems and understand what you are trying to learn, especially if you think about what you are trying to learn in focused mode before going to bed. Diffuse mode takes over at night to move forward with learning and figuring out, especially if you set in your mind that you WANT to dream about it and figure it out.
Why is running/exercising helpful?
It allows your mind to have some diffuse mode thinking, simulates being in an enriched, exciting, engaging environment.
Why is it helpful to be around an enriching exciting social environment?
It spurs creative thinking.
