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I find I have my best ideas when I'm not trying to come up with an idea at all. That doesn't mean you shouldn't look for inspiration, but I think a large part o
by dlf 15y ago
I find I have my best ideas when I'm not trying to come up with an idea at all. That doesn't mean you shouldn't look for inspiration, but I think a large part of forming an idea is to let your brain be disengaged. Here's something I shared on HN the other day that touches on this concept, but with better evidence:
http://fairobserver.com/article/self-referential-thought-neuro-scientific-perspective http://fairobserver.com/article/self-referential-thought-neu...
- dlf 15y agoA quote from the article might be helpful: "Scientists suggest that the Default Network may be required for generating spontaneous thoughts during mind-wandering, and that it may be an essential component for creativity. More specifically, it becomes active when individuals focus on internal tasks, such as daydreaming or envisioning the future."