Charles BaxterThe twentieth century has built up a powerful set of intellectual shortcuts and devices that help us defend ourselves against moments when clouds suddenly appear to think.
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The twentieth century has built up a powerful set of intellectual shortcuts and devices that help us defend ourselves against moments when clouds suddenly appear to think. The modern world is full of ways to make life easier. We have the Internet, the microwave, the email, the telephone, and more. However, these things can also work against us, especially when we are dealing with difficult situations.
When thinking about something that is difficult, our minds may start to go blank. When thinking about something that is complex, our minds may start to lose track of what is going on around us.
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