The problem of thinking in straight lines

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As we grow up we are trained to think about things in a linear way. But it can leave us ill-equipped in our complex, fast moving modern world, harm our finances and even cause problems with artificial intelligence.

Period31 Dec 2023

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  • TitleThe problem of thinking in straight lines
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBBC Future
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUK United Kingdom
    Date31/12/23
    DescriptionAs we grow up we are trained to think about things in a linear way. But it can leave us ill-equipped in our complex, fast moving modern world, harm our finances and even cause problems with artificial intelligence.
    URLhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231229-the-problem-of-thinking-in-straight-lines
    PersonsKit Yates
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Keywords

  • Linear thinking
  • non-linear thinking
  • straight lines
  • diret proportion