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Lateral Thinking: Why Most People Miss the Obvious Way Out

Ever wonder why the best solutions often seem obvious in hindsight? It's because we're trained to follow steps, not question them. Learn how mirrors solved an elevator problem better than any motor upgrade ever could.

LogicLab Team12/10/2024
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Ever wonder why the best solutions often seem obvious in hindsight? It's because we're trained to follow steps, not question them. Learn how mirrors solved an elevator problem better than any motor upgrade ever could.

LogicLab Team12/10/2024
lateral-thinking
problem-solving
creativity

Most of us are pretty good at sounding smart. But critical thinking isn't about sounding anything—it's about pausing and asking: 'Wait. Does that actually make sense?'

LogicLab Team12/8/2024
critical-thinking
cognitive-bias
skepticism

You've analyzed the numbers, fixed the bugs, tightened the process. But somehow it's still not working. You zoomed in, but forgot to zoom out.

LogicLab Team12/6/2024
holistic-thinking
systems-thinking
big-picture

Some people are fast thinkers. Some are deep thinkers. But the ones who surprise you? They're the ones who can think like other people—even when they disagree.

LogicLab Team12/4/2024
perspective
empathy
decision-making

Forget brain training apps with dubious claims. Research shows that solving logic puzzles develops real cognitive skills that transfer to everyday problem-solving.

LogicLab Team12/2/2024
neuroscience
cognitive-training
problem-solving

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