One of the books I am going though is Scott Thorpe's "How to think like Einstein." Candis Hidalgo had a
similar post recently about Thomas Edison. The general idea is to appreciate and search out ideas that are out of the box.
The wilder the idea the better. Unrelated. Funny, Impossible.
One of the chapter quotes is actually from Robert Oppenheimer, but effectively conveys this aspect of the thesis.
" We need to hear some new, wilder ideas about this problem."
At issue is how to solve the unsolvable. A first step is to rework the question, removing prejudices that are inherent in logical, established approaches to the failed set of solutions.
Problems that can be solved with traditional approaches do not require thinking like Einstein.
One of the best recommendations, that I hope to make a habit is to have an idea notebook. Every idea that is encountered - absurd, illogical, random, fanciful - should be written down.
It may very well become the seed to a new solution. The book and the techniques it teaches seems a little uneven, but there are several jewels in it to spark the imagination.
Richard Smith
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Richard this sounds like an interesting book to read. I'll be sure to pick one up.
Maybe we would all be rich and famous if we can think like Einstein. I will try to think outside of the box
Leolinda and Kevin
Thanks for commenting. The book challenges us to ask different questions, when the question we are asking does not have an answer.
To accept all ideas as creative and possible solutions, or at least as seeds for solutions.
A Chris idea is one that provides a soluton for the wrong reason or for a different problem - Christopher Columbus did not set out to discover a new world, but to find a trade route to the East. The book suggests that most thinker knew the world was round, but that the circumference was to large to sail around.
Fortunately, Chris did not have to go that far.
Richard
Richard, One of my favorite people to research and read about is Ben Franklin. Talk about a true entrepreneur. Unfortunately, I have never read anything about Albert Einstein. You have encouraged me to seek out more knowledge on him.
Richard, Thanks for the post! I will have to add this to my "to read" list.
Tanya,
Don't know how you found this old post, but thanks for commenting. I need to get back to my reading. The credit crisis has made me spend my reading time on studying about economics and the markets.
The Think like Einstein book is good, there are a couple sections that are overworked and forced, but the principles will stay with you.
Richard