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Uncover amazing insights and possibilities with thought experiments
Use Albert Einstein’s one-of-a-kind thinking exercise to solve your big challenges.
Imagine pursuing a wave of light, observing it while traveling at the same speed. From your unique perspective, it would appear to be stationary.
How would it behave?
What qualities would it have?
The insights gained from this daydream helped Albert Einstein to develop his theory of relativity.
This vivid mental exercise is the most famous example of a thought experiment. It’s an approach that’s been used by some of the most brilliant minds in history to make some of their biggest breakthroughs.
It’s also one that you can leverage to develop elegant solutions to the challenges you face.
What’s a “thought experiment?”
A thought experiment is a thinking exercise in which you imagine unique scenarios or perspectives. It’s a mental simulation that can help you engage in divergent thinking.
