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Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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iammjm wrote: post #149
echelon wrote: post #129

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's our evolutionary background. Land animals first evolved intelligence when we emerged from the cloudy, murky sea and developed the ability to see shapes (predators, prey) really far into the distance. This required the ability to understand the future and perform spatial reasoning. Not all aquatic species were exposed to such pressures (opportunities), since line of sight vision (especially traveling at speed) is…

There are highly intelligent species such as whales and dolphins, which cannot walk nor run. There are also highly intelligent species that generally do not walk, such a octopuses and birds. Also you skipped other ways of locomotion, such as crawling and climbing. Sure locomotion is crucial, but it's not a simple just a switch to walking. You made it seem like intelligence is only about walking and running, but in re…

Most of those animals don't have a significant part of my genetic heritage. There are lots of ways to an end, how humans got here is different from others. The comment boxes here don't allow for the space needed to write a book so it is expected to leave out a lot of details.

Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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perarneng wrote: post #147
Keyframe wrote: post #143

Hear me out. One of the better things I did for myself. Electric standing desk (IKEA idasen, it's cheap and good), samsung ultrawide oled 49, and a small walking pad. Walking pad is like a treadmill, but small so I can easily put it aside and I can switch between sitting and standing and walking and I do all three during the day. It doesn't need much space even. I also have two chairs, one regular (also ikea, marcus…

"a small walking pad" - which one did you end up buying and are you happy with it or secretly wished you would have bought a different one?

at work there is a small conference room with a unSit. Not small - it is shorter, but also wider. I like it and often reserve that room for an hour to get some steps in. However I've never tried any others and so I can't say if I'd be unhappy with the others. I did find a free craiglist treadmill a few years ago, but the setup I had with it meant I was rarely using it.

I don't think I could stand/walk at a desk all day, but I still want one because I could easily do several 1 hour blocks during a day and it would be better. However some ability to get a chair seems important if it is at your only desk.

Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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Post by bluGill »

Starlevel004 wrote: post #119

If they made a shower you could walk in, every single problem facing humanity would be solved in three weeks.

They do, but sadly the water is just a bit too cold, and sometimes it comes with hail or lightening. It also is commonly when I'm sleeping.

Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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Post by LargoLasskhyfv »

iammjm wrote: post #149
echelon wrote: post #129

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's our evolutionary background. Land animals first evolved intelligence when we emerged from the cloudy, murky sea and developed the ability to see shapes (predators, prey) really far into the distance. This required the ability to understand the future and perform spatial reasoning. Not all aquatic species were exposed to such pressures (opportunities), since line of sight vision (especially traveling at speed) is…

There are highly intelligent species such as whales and dolphins, which cannot walk nor run. There are also highly intelligent species that generally do not walk, such a octopuses and birds. Also you skipped other ways of locomotion, such as crawling and climbing. Sure locomotion is crucial, but it's not a simple just a switch to walking. You made it seem like intelligence is only about walking and running, but in re…

They can speed up and jump out of the water, making big splashes when diving back in again. Obviously for fun. They won't just float under water, and their mechanisms of movement have evolved in their environment, just like ours did for us.

I don't see your point? Not seeing the forest because of all the trees?

Octopussies have fun moving in weird ways, too. Also exploring, and making fun of captors!

Birds...did you know that their five feathers on the ends of their wings are the equivalent of our fingers, neurologically/network-wise? They sense the currents of the air with them.

Whatever. I think, no matter which species you are belonging to, it can be good to have these systems in more or less autonomous action, moving by themselves, while having a somewhat detached mind, soaring along, thinking about other stuff than the usual chores.

Edit: Maybe something like micro-dosing a little bit of 'Runner's high' by walking aimlessly?

Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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Post by tchock23 »

perarneng wrote: post #147
Keyframe wrote: post #143

Hear me out. One of the better things I did for myself. Electric standing desk (IKEA idasen, it's cheap and good), samsung ultrawide oled 49, and a small walking pad. Walking pad is like a treadmill, but small so I can easily put it aside and I can switch between sitting and standing and walking and I do all three during the day. It doesn't need much space even. I also have two chairs, one regular (also ikea, marcus…

"a small walking pad" - which one did you end up buying and are you happy with it or secretly wished you would have bought a different one?

I bought the DeerRun Q2 last year and like it, although the pad itself is small so it’s only good for somewhat shorter people.

Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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Post by thesuitonym »

Gigachad wrote: post #30
__mharrison__ wrote: post #24

Walking, showering, sleeping, and riding a bike are great ways to debug code. It's very cool to go to sleep and wake up knowing what the solution to the problem is. The key for incubation for me is to make sure my brain can churn without distractions (that means no listening to podcasts, music, etc while performing said action).

Walking with no music + not using your phone. Leaves you plenty of space to think.

And sometimes to not think. Taking a walk is a great way to clear ones head.

Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

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Post by BigTTYGothGF »

LargoLasskhyfv wrote: post #164
iammjm wrote: post #149

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There are highly intelligent species such as whales and dolphins, which cannot walk nor run. There are also highly intelligent species that generally do not walk, such a octopuses and birds. Also you skipped other ways of locomotion, such as crawling and climbing. Sure locomotion is crucial, but it's not a simple just a switch to walking. You made it seem like intelligence is only about walking and running, but in re…

They can speed up and jump out of the water, making big splashes when diving back in again. Obviously for fun. They won't just float under water, and their mechanisms of movement have evolved in their environment, just like ours did for us. I don't see your point? Not seeing the forest because of all the trees? Octopussies have fun moving in weird ways, too. Also exploring, and making fun of captors! Birds...did you…

> their five feathers on the ends of their wings are the equivalent of our fingers, neurologically/network-wise?

When was the last time you saw a feather? (Or a bird).

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