about the book a CHILD in Us: The creative Thinking Handbook
about the book a CHILD in Us: The creative Thinking Handbook

Childiosity

[chahyld-ee-ˈä-sə-tē]

noun
The quality or state of seeing the world with the wonder of a child and the curiosity of a seeker.
Origin: blend of child + curiosity

Thoughts, stories, ideas and everything else

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a CHILD in US: The Creative Thinking HandBook
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about the book a CHILD in Us: The creative Thinking Handbook

Contents

Introduction 1

Before We Begin 1

Curiosity 11

Curiosity Unleashed 13

Reviving the Curious Mind 33

Curiosity in Harmony 51

Illustration Page 1

Heuristics 67

Heuristics for the Aiding of Easier Solutions 69

Breaking Barriers with Practical Wisdom 81

Heuristics in Collaborative Problem-Solving 99

Illustration Page 2

Reflection 103

Rediscovering the Child in Us 105

Final Thoughts 115

Illustration Page 3
a CHILD in US: The Creative Thinking HandBook

A CHILD in Us: The Creative Thinking Handbook

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