Feynman: How to think 1 of 2 FUN TO IMAGINE 11
Christopher Sykes
Why leaders watch it
Feynman's anecdote shows people think in different ways, a reminder to adapt how you explain and listen.
An excerpt from the 1983 BBC series Fun to Imagine in which Richard Feynman describes how he and a mathematician friend counted in their heads in different ways, one verbally and one visually. It shows that people can reach the same goal through quite different mental methods.
Topics: Decision making & mental models, Learning & growth
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