Check out [[Daily Reading]] for context. ## Today's Picks of the Internet Today, we have articles on **lateral thinking** and **the unhappiness of smart people**. Both topics close to me - I am a lateral thinker, and I do struggle with being happy in spite of my relative smartness (oh how wrong I am 😂). #### [Think Laterally: Apple’s Ad Masterpiece and How to Think “Different”](https://fronterablog.com/lateral-thinking/) Much like **Framestorming** in [[Day 6 - December 22, 2023]], **Lateral Thinking** is another technique for problem solving. While the former is about redefining the problem itself, lateral thinking requires us to come at the problem using an unconventional angle for solving it. **Why unconventional?** - Conventionality limits creativity - The more logical your thought process is, the stronger the forces that bind your ability to use the problem solving, creative part of the brain **Interested in a book on Lateral Thinking?** A recommendation from my personal library - [Smartcuts by Shane Snow](https://shanesnow.com/smartcuts) (Not an affiliate link) #### [Why aren't smart people happier?](https://www.experimental-history.com/p/why-arent-smart-people-happier) A thought-provoking discussion on how as a society, our definition of "smartness" is flawed and heavily skewed towards those who can solve *well-defined problems* as opposed to *poorly-defined problems*. **Reading this makes you think** 1. What is intelligence? Who defines it? 2. Who is respected more? Someone who can solve a math problem or somebody who can raise a strong, positive child? 3. Why can't AI ever replace the value of being human? --- #### Like what you see? Would you like to support me? Easy! Head over to [this link](https://refind.com/?invite=7b7e76f6e0) and subscribe to receive **Refind** newsletters. Every day Refind picks the most relevant links from around the web for you. Loved by 400k curious minds.