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Henri Poincare Poincare is considered as one of the great geniuses of all time and there are two very significant sources which study his thought processes. One is a lecture which Poincaré gave to l'Institute Général Psychologique in Paris in 1908 entitled  Mathematical invention  in which he looked at his own thought processes which led to his major mathematical discoveries. The other is the book  by Toulouse who was the director of the Psychology Laboratory of l'École des Hautes Études in Paris. Although published in 1910 the book recounts conversations with Poincaré and tests on him which Toulouse carried out in 1897. Poincaré read widely, beginning with popular science writings and progressing to more advanced texts. His memory was remarkable and he retained much from all the texts he read but not in the manner of learning by rote, rather by linking the ideas he was assimilating particularly in a visual way. His ability to visualise what he heard proved part...

3 easy ways to boost your Creativity  3 days with Nature every month or 30 mins with yourself every morning or at least 3 breaks Shelly Carson describes Creativity as the ability to produce work or ideas that combine or recombine elements of information that are stored in our brains or that are coming in from the outside world in novel and original ways, that have a purpose (Author of Your Creative Brain). Who would not like to enhance their creativity ? Did you know that there are 3 simple ways to boost your creativity very significantly ? I have benefited from these practices and I am confident that you will too. 1.Spend time with Nature Research conducted at the University of Kansas concludes that people from all walks of life show startling cognitive improvement — for instance, a 50 percent boost in creativity — after living for a few days steeped in nature. “Nature is a place where our mind can rest, relax and let down those threat responses,” said A...