Snap : seizing your aha! moments
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sudden flashes of inspiration have triggered many discoveries and inventions throughout history. Are such aha! moments merely random, or is there a way to train the brain to harness these seemingly unpredictable creative insights? In this fascinating overview of the latest neuroscience findings on spontaneous thought processes, or "snaps." Snaps are much more than new ideas. They are insights plus momentum that instantly compel or snap us toward action. They often occur after ordinary problem solving hits an impasse. We may feel stuck, but while in a quandary, the brain is rebooting. Then, when we least expect it, the solution pops into our heads.