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  Header Image Introduction Have you ever found yourself stuck, knowing what to do but still unable to act on it? Maybe you’ve read every book, listened to countless podcasts, and analyzed all the data, but when it comes time to put knowledge into practice, something seems to be missing. You might be experiencing what Simon Roberts explores in his book, The Power of Not Thinking : the concept that the answers you’re seeking might not be in your head but in your body. Roberts challenges the long-standing belief that intelligence and decision-making come solely from the mind. Instead, he introduces us to the idea of embodied knowledge —a form of intelligence that lives in the whole body, not just the brain. Let’s dive into this idea and see how our senses, physical skills, and intuition play a key role in our ability to understand and navigate the world. The Myth of the Mind Alone For centuries, Western culture has championed the idea that our minds are separate from our bodies. The ...

Header Image Introduction: Rethinking Consciousness I(caps) n  Consciousness Explained , philosopher  Daniel C. Dennett  encourages us to rethink what we understand about consciousness—the core of being human. For centuries, thinkers have puzzled over how our minds work. Dennett challenges traditional ideas, suggesting that consciousness might be more of an illusion than we realize. This perspective could change how we see ourselves and our place in the world. Breaking Down the Myth of the Inner Observer For a long time, many believed in the "Cartesian theatre," a concept that imagines a little person inside our heads watching our lives unfold like a movie. René Descartes suggested that the mind and body are separate, with a specific part of the brain controlling consciousness. However, as we’ve learned more about the brain, we find that different experiences—like sight, sound, and emotion—are processed in various areas, not in one central spot. Dennett argues against th...