Anecdotally, that has always been true, but you can next-level the creativity with a walk with some nicotine!
Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
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Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#202There is even a latin phrase for it: solvitur ambulando. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solvitur_ambulando
This is not what this means. This is not, "had an idea by walking", this means, I can prove the absurdity of certain philosophical ideas by just common sense observation (roughly).
I merely thought it interesting to say that the literal translation vs. the philosophical application (the link) would add to the interpretation and discussion of the posted article.
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#203Hear 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 just bought a WalkingPad M2 and my first day on it was yesterday. I usually sit on my couch while working. I walked about 6 miles yesterday instead! I woke up with sore calves and I think I'm getting blisters but these are probably good signs.
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#204Earlier quoted context omitted.
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).
The primary feathers of a bird's wing are anchored to the bird's "hand bones". In modern birds these bones are kind of grown together into a big lump, but the outermost five primaries are attached to the five fingers, or what used to be digits in the bird's ancestors.
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#205Earlier quoted context omitted.
It reminds me about this video where John Cleese talks about creativity. One of his points is that his work was better than some of his more talented peers simply because he set aside more time to let ideas mature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62g
Jumping spiders are extremely intelligent for their size. Something they do when they encounter a complex problem is sit and apparently simulate potential solutions until they settle on a plan. Their solutions can involve indirect routes, paths that initially increase the distance to their targets, etc. Walking, or jumping, is inherent to their existence. But the ability to wait and iterate on possibilities is uncomm…
> Something they do when they encounter a complex problem is sit and apparently simulate potential solutions until they settle on a plan.
Now imagine what ingenious plans they could come up with if only they took a walk instead of sitting while thinking!
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#206I like to take a long lunch break during work to eat and take a walk for an hour/two maybe a short swim aswell if i have the time. I find it very pleasant and that problems i was working on or things I was trying to understand more manageable. Usually its just an aimless walk around the city I live in, its nice to see things going on outside my tiny office/bedroom
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#207Of course it does, and is it any surprise the most innovative city and urban centers in the world are the most walkable?
Counterpoint: Silicon Valley is a wasteland of industrial parks
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#208If you like this, you would love meditation!
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#209Earlier quoted context omitted.
It reminds me about this video where John Cleese talks about creativity. One of his points is that his work was better than some of his more talented peers simply because he set aside more time to let ideas mature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62g
Jumping spiders are extremely intelligent for their size. Something they do when they encounter a complex problem is sit and apparently simulate potential solutions until they settle on a plan. Their solutions can involve indirect routes, paths that initially increase the distance to their targets, etc. Walking, or jumping, is inherent to their existence. But the ability to wait and iterate on possibilities is uncomm…
How did we find that out? Are they physically acting out the stuff they’re simulating or is there an EEG for insects?
Re: Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)
#210I was a doubter until COVID. Then I built a habit of 30 to 60+ minutes of walking a day, ~1.5 to 5mi depending on length and pace. Geez , the amount of stuff I got done, problems I solved, and general boost to well-being I achieved was lost on me until a job pushed those walks out of the workday. My productivity wasn’t the same. Definitely going to block off a walk around the harbor during most workdays going forward…
Same here. I have a personal mind frame of: "If you have the option to work on something you like on your computer or just even glance outside into the sun for a moment, always choose the latter." This golden rule has given me more benefits - including finishing the task way faster I would have taken longer if I just sat in front of the computer.
Take advantage of canceled meetings.
I step outside and enjoy nature for those few minutes, even if it is just to watch nature.