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The 12 new idea books to launch 2024

Granted • 11240 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24

Mental Health and Well-Being: Discover how a little therapy can lead to lasting change and how to move from languishing to flourishing.
Connection and Community: Learn about the power of being like-hearted without needing to be like-minded and practical steps for unity in a divided world.
Leadership and Power: Explore resources on fixing organizational problems, finding purpose after major life transitions, and improving critical thinking for wiser decisions.

The 11 New Idea Books to Spring into Summer

Granted • 5690 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23

📚 Literature Motivation Work Social Change Thinking

Motivation is key: Explore books on perfectionism, finding motivation, and unleashing creativity to overcome obstacles and move forward.
Work-life balance matters: Discover titles advocating for good quality jobs, designing work around life, and finding significance in work for a fulfilling career.
Social change and innovation are crucial: Learn from books on sparking revolutions, promoting inclusivity, and reimagining government for a more inclusive and digital future.

The Changing Role of Design

The Intersection • 732 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23

🪑 Design Industry Thinking Craft Creativity

The design industry is evolving, with a shift from traditional design agencies to transformation consultancies.
Design thinking has democratized design, making it more accessible but may have overemphasized thinking over the act of making.
The role of designers in digital products like Threads may not always be obvious, as factors like timing and innovation can play a key role in success.

Thinking Books

The Biblioracle Recommends • 1041 implied HN points • 21 May 23

📚 Literature Thinking Books Philosophy Education

Thinking about thinking and the value of engaging in purposeful thought is important for personal growth and creativity.
Writing a book proposal can help to clarify thoughts and ideas, even if the book may not come to fruition.
Reading books that make you think and reflect, such as those exploring spirituality, education, and creativity, can be a valuable way to enhance your thinking process.

How to be an unsuccessful thinker

Bits of Wonder • 766 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23

🚌 Education Reading Thinking Feedback Moderation Learning

Reading too much can be counterproductive, limit your focused reading hours.
Reading too little of substance hinders intellectual growth, prioritize quality input.
Balance is key in intellectual pursuit, alternate between reading, thinking, and seeking feedback in moderation.

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Organic & compositus belief

Philosophy bear • 69 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

📖 Philosophy Beliefs Ideologies Thinking Revision Criticism

Beliefs can be organic or compositus, with different approaches to spreading and defending them
Organic beliefs are more open and less defensive than compositus beliefs, making them better at adapting and working with other ideas
Compositus beliefs can lead to group fragmentation under tough times, while organic beliefs are more adaptable and open to revision

Five product design concepts

A Bit Gamey • 20 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24

🪑 Design Product Simplicity Thinking

Simple design is often harder than complex design but worth it in the end. It's about stripping away unnecessary elements and focusing on core functionality.
First principles thinking, 80/20 rule, MVP, and understanding user journey are important product design concepts. They help in focusing on what truly matters to users and building valuable digital products.
When designing digital products, prioritize simplicity, test underlying assumptions, focus on high-value features, build MVPs for initial user feedback, and ensure a smooth user journey.

Data, Despair, and the FLOWBEE

Data People Etc. • 266 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23

💼 Business Data Metrics Organization Intelligence Thinking

Data professionals may feel isolated due to externalized intelligence and lack of integration into daily activities.
Thinkers in organizations may become untethered without proper recognition and integration with doers.
To be effective, thinkers must be tightly integrated into their environment and endorsed by leadership.

The Structure of Wisdom

the shimmering void • 2 HN points • 16 May 23

🚌 Education Learning Wisdom Knowledge Thinking Reflection

Our thinking is shaped by our beliefs and the information we expose ourselves to.
To learn and grow, we need to constantly challenge and update our existing knowledge structures.
Higher-order thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing ideas to create deeper understanding and more effective strategies.

GRANTED: Becoming a thinker and a lifelong reader

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 19

🚌 Education Reading Thinking Experience

Encourage kids to love reading by making books a part of your life - read in front of them, discuss books, visit libraries, and give books as gifts.
Humility is key - arrogance stems from ignorance and unwavering conviction, while humility turns evidence and experience into wisdom.
Prior experience is not a reliable predictor of job success - focus on knowledge, skill, and motivation rather than requiring specific experience.

Min-Max Math, ep. 06: Proof by induction and contradiction

The Palindrome • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23

🚌 Education Math Learning Thinking Technology

Proofs in mathematics require clear thinking and logic.
Two important methods of proof are proof by contradiction and proof by induction.
Proof by contradiction involves assuming the opposite to demonstrate the truth of a statement.

Writing, Originality and AI

Age of AI • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23

🕹 Technology AI Writing Thinking Online Communication Originality

Converting bullet points into paragraphs involves crafting aesthetically pleasing sentences and fully refining ideas.
Tools like ChatGPT can help with writing, but their usefulness depends on the originality of the idea being communicated.
The future of online writing may prioritize truly original ideas over recycled content, potentially changing how content is valued.

Thinking About Thinking 🧐

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 20

🚌 Education Metacognition Learning Facilitation Thinking Decision-making

Metacognition, or thinking about thinking, is vital for the learning process. When learning something new, considering different strategies and decision-making is an example of metacognitive activity.
As facilitators, understanding individuals' thought processes is crucial to guiding productive discussions. Facilitators delve deep into how participants think to facilitate positive outcomes.
Good facilitation requires deliberate focus on thinking at various abstraction levels, similar to the focus needed for complex tasks like software development. Facilitators are seen as essential for guiding effective conversations.