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I dislike "right vs. left brained" as a term to define people. We are all right and left-brained (duh). We can also train our brain; we may be predisposed one w
by avindroth 10y ago
I dislike "right vs. left brained" as a term to define people. We are all right and left-brained (duh). We can also train our brain; we may be predisposed one way, but we are not predestined to be "right-brained" or "left-brained".
I like the distinction when used to denote different modes of one brain. Barbara Oakley talks about them as "focused" vs. "diffused" modes[1]. There are moments of high-presure analysis and low-pressure creativity.
The distinction helps to leverage these modes in solving problems.
[1]: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O96fE1E-rf8 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O96fE1E-rf8