{"title":"Shigehiko Toyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShigehiko Toyama's works explore the intricate processes of thought and understanding, offering insightful perspectives within \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePsychology\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing delves into the nature of mental organisation, inviting readers to consider how we structure and clarify our ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a clear and reflective style, Toyama encourages deeper awareness of cognitive patterns, making his books valuable for those interested in self-awareness and intellectual clarity. Expect thoughtful analyses that bridge abstract concepts with practical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-organizing-thoughts-by-shigehiko-toyama-9780241839270","title":"The Art of Organizing Thoughts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quietly radical Japanese classic on the art of cultivating creative thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe live in an age defined by accelerating automation, polarised discourse, and constant cognitive overload. In \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Organizing Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1983 and newly resonant in the age of artificial intelligence, renowned scholar and teacher Shigehiko Toyama offers a humane and timeless reminder: thinking well is a distinctly human art, and one that must be cultivated, protected, and practiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToyama argues that knowledge alone is not wisdom—in fact, the more we accumulate, the easier it is to stop truly thinking. \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Organizing Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to move from overloaded to clear-minded, not by consuming more information, but by learning how to organise what you already know. Toyama explains that schools and workplaces overwhelmingly produce \"gliders,\" people who move only when pushed by external instructions, while what society desperately needs are \"airplanes,\" or independent, self-propelled thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis classic book shows how to cultivate that airplane mentality through simple practices: letting ideas ferment over time, learning when to sleep on a problem, and using selective forgetting as a tool to keep your mind clear and creative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart philosophy, part practical handbook, the book offers a calming alternative to hustle culture through concrete practices for busy, intelligent readers who feel scattered and want a mind they can trust. \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Organizing Thoughts\u003c\/em\u003e invites a return to analogue habits and deep attention—not to do more, but to think better and live more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712189825260,"sku":"9780241839270","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241839270-the-art-of-organizing-thoughts-1.jpg?v=1791851522"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/shigehiko-toyama.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}