“Few would argue that a simpler consciousness, no matter how harmonious, is preferable to a more complex one. While we might admire the serenity of the lion in repose, the tribesman’s untroubled acceptance of his fate, or the child’s wholehearted involvement in the present, they cannot offer a model for resolving our predicament. The order based on innocence is now beyond our grasp. Once the fruit is plucked from the tree of knowledge, the way back to Eden is barred forever.”
Quote by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Flow: the psychology of optimal experience
This book investigates the phenomenon of flow, a state of concentration and engagement where individuals experience a sense of timelessness and complete absorption in their activities. The author examines the psychological underpinnings of flow and its implications for personal and professional development. more
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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a renowned psychologist known for his research on the concept of flow. His work focuses on human creativity and happiness, particularly the psychological state of being fully immersed in an activity. more
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