Chapter 3: The Rational Unconscious

Question 1

Why is it better to assume that our reasons may be influenced by triggers that we don’t even know of?

Answer 1

So that we will have healthy skepticism about our motivations and be less likely to do something that’s not in our self interest.

Question 2

Why is it important to know that others are equally influenced by their triggers than me?

Answer 2

Because we have a tendency to think other people reasons are solid, when they are just as likely to be influenced by their triggers.

Question 3

What are the 2 junctures that consciousness can help in the creative process?

Answer 3

1. Consciousness is essential in

identifying the elements of the problem.

Producing rough sketches of solution.

So working on the issue for 2 hours will cause your mind to work for 24hrs

2. Consciousness necessary for checking and elaborating on conclusions by the unconscious.

So a sudden insight to the problem could be a results of hundreds of hours.

Question 4

Why should we not assume that we know how and why we think or do?

Answer 4

We don’t know what were the triggers

And we can’t identify the tigger even when it’s really the trigger.