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The science of having ideas in the shower

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Re: The science of having ideas in the shower

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post #46

This effect used to be the bane of my ADHD-addled existence until I found these: https://www.myaquanotes.com/ . I buy them in 5 packs now.

These are great for leaving your SO a note in the AM

I love that they even have a variant for this purpose!

However, having a separate bathroom from my SO is something I credit with our relationship going so well lol

Re: The science of having ideas in the shower

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post #49
post #46

This effect used to be the bane of my ADHD-addled existence until I found these: https://www.myaquanotes.com/ . I buy them in 5 packs now.

Its my working theory that artists (The Beatles or John Carmack) are always operating in this type of mental 'shower' environment. Makes me wonder if maybe there is a 'myaquaguitar.com' alternative haha

"While my aqua-guitar gently weeps"?

Re: The science of having ideas in the shower

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I have a theory that it’s also related to heat. Try drinking a pot of coffee in a hot tub if you can find one, set to a high temp. It’s quite the creative experience.

I’m convinced that it’s the hot water on the back of my neck opening up blood vessels and increasing oxygen to my brain.

Re: The science of having ideas in the shower

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I have a theory that it’s also related to heat. Try drinking a pot of coffee in a hot tub if you can find one, set to a high temp. It’s quite the creative experience.

This sounds like it's more related to heart attacks. I don't think this is healthy.

Re: The science of having ideas in the shower

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post #52
post #49

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Its my working theory that artists (The Beatles or John Carmack) are always operating in this type of mental 'shower' environment. Makes me wonder if maybe there is a 'myaquaguitar.com' alternative haha

Never seen John Carmack described as an artist before

could writing code be considered as an art? genuinely asking

Re: The science of having ideas in the shower

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post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Never seen John Carmack described as an artist before

could writing code be considered as an art? genuinely asking

"Art is a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas.

There is no generally agreed definition of what constitutes art,...":

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art

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