The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul

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<p dir="ltr">An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://anniemurphypaul.com/">Annie Murphy Paul</a> is a science writer and TED speaker. Her latest book is <a href="https://anniemurphypaul.com/books/the-extended-mind/">The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain</a>.<strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why upgrading your mind involves more than just using your head.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How our bodies, surroundings, and relationships all have the power to enhance our thinking.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Practical strategies for "thinking with the body," including interoception, the role of intuition, movement breaks, and even fidgeting.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of gesture and movement—why sitting perfectly still actually makes thinking harder for many of us.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tips for "thinking with your surroundings"—from stepping outdoors to using evocative objects and whiteboards to organize your ideas.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The social side of thinking: how to learn from experts, think with peers, and harness the intelligence of groups.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The challenges—and potential—of group collaboration, avoiding the pitfalls of groupthink, and fostering what psychologists call "groupiness."</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The concept of "extension inequality": why access to the resources that enhance thinking—like nature, movement, and mentorship—is not distributed equally, and why that matters.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And finally, why returning to the way kids learn—using hands, bodies, play, and connection—might actually be good for all of us.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan's online community <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more <a href= "http://eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025">here</a>!<strong><br /> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets <a href= "https://www.nyimc.org/event/great-cosmic-joke/">here</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a>.</p> <p> </p>