Comments on: How to Create Insights

By: Edward C D Ingram

Edward C D Ingram — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:02:05 +0000

Thanks again – good stuff:

Some pertinent points:

Einstein was constantly engaging in mental simulations and thought experiments
He studied physics seriously and was familiar with all available experimental data
He worked intensely on his equations for years before arriving at his conclusions
He didn’t go it alone, but actively discussed physics with others. His conclusions were subjected to rigorous peer review.
There is nothing in Einstein’s method that we can’t all do and there is no reason that we can’t break out of the prison of our local experience.

Having done that for the best part of forty years to develop my insights into economics, do you know how painful it is to try to be heard at policy making level without much response?

I know I have to publish the book but anyone that has studied my work at close quarters says I am right. Why the hell do we have to go through the banking crisis and the Sovereign Debt Crisis when listening to me could have avoided both?
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By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:59:47 +0000

Absolutely:-)

By: Spiro Spiliadis

Spiro Spiliadis — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:06:01 +0000

Thanks Greg i totally agree on problem finding, and Einstein was right, what i appreciate about him and his words is that they delivered a sense of humility in the power of wisdom, and yet he realized how important it was to be realistic in that pursuit…

Cheers
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By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:28:09 +0000

Spiro,

I like it! Although I think you should probably add something about problem definition, which reminds me of another thing Einstein said: ‎”If I had 20 days to solve a problem, I would take 19 days to define it.”

- Greg

By: Spiro Spiliadis

Spiro Spiliadis — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:40:48 +0000

I like you am fascinated by playing with other people’s words and thoughts. One of my favorite quotes if not my favorite is “Imagination is more important than knowledge” though the quote speaks for itself many don’t realize that what i believe he was referring to is observation with a “sense” of imagination. Let’s take another quote to kind of combine the meaning of it, Sherlock Holmes said, “you may have seen but not observed” seeing is knowledge but observation is imagination.

If your interested have a look at something i’ve been working on in regards to methods and thinking. http://spirospiliadis.com/ (note hover over the words research, create, intelligent value)
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By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:23:00 +0000

Sarah,

Thanks for your comment. Research into creativity and innovation had shown that great discoveries also come through the use of analogues taken from different contexts. The more analogues you have at your disposal, the more creative you’re likely to be.

Another point about Einstein that people often over look is that as brilliant as he was, he worked for a very long time on his ideas. I think his persistence was as much a part of his success as his extraordinary mind.

- Greg

By: Sarah Crowther

Sarah Crowther — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:47:00 +0000

Sorry I forgot to attach a link to the article! http://thefuturebuzz.com/2009/05/12/fresh-thinking/

By: Sarah Crowther

Sarah Crowther — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:45:30 +0000

Wow, powerful stuff! I read another article yesterday which suggested looking outside of your industry to find fresh material that could be applied to your own industry to create new ideas and insights. Your article is a fantastic example of this and has caused me to start thinking in a serious way how I can do the same to produce content for our website and email programme…. Thanks for taking the time to provide such well thought out ideas – you have obviously taken a leaf out of Einstein’s book!

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:50:53 +0000

Kylie,

Sure! Thanks for asking.

- Greg

By: Kylie Prince

Kylie Prince — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:35:04 +0000

Hi Greg,
I’ve been wondering if you might allow me put a link to your great insight article on my website. I’m sure my clients might enjoy this special experience too.

regards
Kylie