Best of 2022: Annie Murphy | The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Srinivas Rao
4.8 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 27 December 2022
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
Welcome to another episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we're thrilled to present our conversation with the extraordinary Annie Murphy. Known for her groundbreaking work in neuroscience, Murphy's insights have revolutionized our understanding of the brain and its potential. In this episode, we delve into the power of thinking outside the brain, a concept that challenges conventional wisdom and opens up new frontiers of knowledge.
Annie Murphy, a leading figure in her field, shares her journey of exploration and discovery in neuroscience. She discusses her innovative approach to understanding the brain, which goes beyond the traditional confines of the discipline. Murphy's work has illuminated the intricate connections between the brain, our thoughts, and the world around us. Her insights have profound implications for how we perceive reality, make decisions, and interact with others.
In our conversation, Murphy shares her unique perspective on the brain's untapped potential. She discusses how thinking outside the brain can empower us to better understand ourselves and the world around us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in neuroscience, cognitive science, or simply expanding their understanding of the human mind. Tune in to Unmistakable Creative for this enlightening conversation with Annie Murphy.
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| 0:00.0 | I had set out to write a book specifically about the science of learning, which was something |
| 0:05.0 | I had become really interested in when my two children started school, and this was now |
| 0:09.9 | probably a decade ago. And I ended up, I tried. I tried for many years to write a book about |
| 0:16.7 | the science of learning, but the problem there was that I couldn't find a big idea that pulled |
| 0:22.4 | together all the disparate pieces of research that I was uncovering in the science of learning. |
| 0:27.5 | And I really need a big idea to get excited about a project. And so it wasn't until I landed on |
| 0:33.8 | the theory of the extended mind, which was proposed by two philosophers. It is not my idea. |
| 0:39.8 | It's an idea that I borrowed from Andy Clark and David Chalmers, but it wasn't until I read |
| 0:45.2 | their article, which was written in 1998, on the introducing the theory of the extended mind, |
| 0:50.6 | that I really realized that like, okay, this is what the book will be about, or this is what is, |
| 0:56.0 | this is the big idea that will organize all this research that I've been collecting. |
| 1:04.1 | I'm Sreeni Rao, and this is the unmistakable creative podcast, where you get a window into the |
| 1:08.8 | stories and insights of the most innovative and creative minds who started movements, |
| 1:13.0 | built driving businesses, written best selling books, and created an insanely interesting art. |
| 1:17.6 | For more, check out our 500 episode archive at unmistakablecreative.com. |
| 1:22.7 | Andy, welcome to the unmistakable creative. Thanks so much for taking the time to join us. |
| 1:29.1 | Hey, I'm really glad to be here. Thanks for inviting me. |
| 1:31.9 | It is my pleasure to have you here. So I actually found out about your work when I came across your |
| 1:36.7 | book, the extended mind. And it was kind of funny, because I didn't quite know what I was getting |
| 1:40.8 | myself into as somebody who's really into sort of, you know, becoming more productive, |
| 1:44.9 | taking better notes. I thought, oh, this is going to be all about, you know, sort of brain power. |
| 1:48.9 | And then, you know, I got through the book and realized that you had taken something that I had |
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