Can help us find new ideas, solutions, paths, and opportunities Can help us understand the roots of cultural conflict Can help us understand those that are different than ourselves Can help us live more meaningful lives Critical for social, economic, and technological change Illustrates the need for poetic, mythological, and spiritual perspectives Can teach us […]
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The Time To Think Differently
Chapter 1 excerpt from The Power of Thinking Differently by Javy W. Galindo From section entitled “The Time To Think Differently” (updated 1/18/09 from draft IIII) — I am writing this book at a time when the talk of change is center stage. The US economy is faced with turmoil as a result of a […]
The Significance and Science of Creative Thinking
Originally published in the May 2008 edition of Holistic Perspectives Below is an edited version for the web. Problem: A man is born in 1952 and dies in 1972 at the age of 25. How is this possible? Human beings possess a well stocked intellectual toolkit for dealing with the complexities of life. Amongst other […]
Prospectus
Graduate Thesis Prospectus by Javy W. Galindo My research topic pertains to understand the mechanisms of the mind involved in the creative thinking process and in attaining conscious awareness of creative insights, unique ideas, and unconventional solutions to problems. This study will consist of two major topics of inquiry. One, it will consist of an […]
Things Can Be Different Than They Are
Chapter 1 excerpt from The Power of Thinking Differently by Javy W. Galindo From section entitled “Things Can Be Different Than They Are” (updated 1/18/09 from draft IIII) — The world needn’t be as it is. Things can be different. We all have the ability to find new ideas, new alternatives, and new solutions. Whether […]
Now For Something Completely Different
Introduction excerpt from The Power of Thinking Differently by Javy W. Galindo From section entitled “Now For Something Completely Different” (updated 1/18/09 from draft IIII) — Do you remember how creative you were as a child? As wide-eyed children the world was still new and we were experts at using our imaginations to fill in […]
