Just like everything else, thinking takes practice.
Show this thread
Thinking is recombining largely preexisting concepts following largely preexisting patterns. Infrequently do we generate brand new ones -- it takes a lot of effort. As such, deep thinking requires practice in order to accumulate a dense network of these concepts and patterns.
-
-
Of course, it also requires to read books. It would be challenging to have to recreate thousands of years worth of accumulated thought building blocks on your own.
Show this thread -
Books are other people's thoughts, already selected as interesting or beautiful by many harsh filters (in particular time), and they are full of delicious thought building blocks
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.