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The Organized Mind
The Science of Preventing Overload, Increasing Productivity and Restoring Your Focus
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Demonstrates how easily we are bamboozled by statistical tricks, making his points with pithy stories. This book helps you to learn how we got here and why smart organization improves our memories and attention - and makes us more imaginative and clear-sighted.
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Acclaimed neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin provides a comprehensive guide to decluttering your mind and organising your life in The Organized Mind. In an era where the onslaught of information from the digital age can easily overwhelm us, this book delves into the intricate workings of the brain and offers strategies to alleviate the mental burden.
The core premise revolves around the idea that offloading information to the physical world can free up mental capacity. Levitin takes readers on a fascinating journey through the neural mechanisms of the brain, exploring why certain tasks become addictive, such as checking email, and the impact of multitasking on productivity and mental health.
The Organized Mind poses and answers critical questions: Why do emails have such a strong hold on our attention? Is effective multitasking a myth? And what seemingly trivial habits do highly successful individuals maintain, like the contents of their junk drawer? Levitin debunks widespread myths and introduces practical, research-backed solutions that can revolutionise twenty-first-century living.
From historical anecdotes to scientific analysis, Levitin's narrative is both engaging and enlightening. He draws on a wealth of knowledge from cognitive neuroscience to provide actionable advice on managing everyday tasks, staying focused, and making informed decisions amidst the chaos of modern life. Through compelling case studies and real-world examples, he illustrates how organising information externally can lead to a more efficient, stress-free existence.
In a world where information equals power, The Organized Mind equips readers with the tools to harness this power effectively. Whether you are constantly bombarded with digital notifications or simply looking for ways to streamline your daily routines, this book offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to transform the way you think and live.
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Described as thought-provoking and practical, The Organized Mind offers sensible advice based on sound neuroscientific principles. Reviews praise its comprehensive exploration of how we organise our lives, noting the book's wide range of fascinating facts and examples. The work is considered smart, important, and exquisitely written, providing deep insights into how the human mind processes information amidst today's overwhelming data flow.
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ISBN: 9780241965788
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 June 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
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Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 362g
Pages: 528
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About the Author
Dr. Daniel J. Levitin has a PhD in Psychology, training at Stanford University Medical School and UC Berkeley. He is the author of the No. 1 bestseller This Is Your Brain On Music (Dutton, 2006), published in nineteen languages, and the bestsellers The World in Six Songs (Dutton, 2008) and The Organized Mind (Viking, 2014). Currently he is a James McGill Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience and Music at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
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