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Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind: How Intelligence Increases When You Think Less

Intelligence Increases When: Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind is Guy Claxton’s exploration of how less analytical, more patient thinking may support creativity and judgment. This Kindle edition is described as an illustrated English-language book with puzzles and discussion of cognitive science, making it a fit for readers interested in psychology and creative thought rather than a step-by-step workbook.

At a glance

Presents an argument for giving intuition and unconscious thought more room alongside deliberate analysis.
Connects creativity and decision-making to cognitive science and psychology.
Includes a dozen puzzles intended to test reasoning.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines discussion of cognitive science with anecdotes and reasoning puzzles, giving readers different ways into its ideas.
Its focus on patience and ambiguity offers a counterpoint to strictly results-driven thinking.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Ecco
Publication date	May 31, 2016
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	265 pages
ISBN-13	978-0062032119

Kindle edition
File size	3.4 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers curious about creativity, intuition, psychology and how people think.
Those who enjoy popular-science discussion mixed with anecdotes and puzzles.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a practical workbook with a structured program or direct, results-focused problem-solving instructions.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 95 ratings

5 stars58%58%
4 stars26%26%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars3%3%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes the book as thought-provoking and appreciates its scientific approach, including its explanation of the scientific method through a psychological framework. That perspective suits the book’s stated focus on cognition and creativity. Aggregate ratings are generally favorable but include some lower ratings, so they do not guarantee that every reader will find its argument or style a fit.

Positive themes

Readers describe the content as thought-provoking.
Feedback praises its scientific approach and psychological framing of the scientific method.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind about?

The book argues for giving slower, less analytical thought and intuition a role in creativity and judgment, drawing on cognitive science and psychology.

Does the book include puzzles?

Yes. The description says it includes a dozen puzzles designed to test reasoning.

What are the Kindle edition details?

The listing describes an illustrated English-language edition, 265 pages long, with enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.