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In this original, groundbreaking book, Our Invisible Intelligence: How We Really Think, Jack Friedland reveals the journey from social communication to internal dialogue in a way that is nothing short of revolutionary. An intelligence so close and intimate that it is so taken for granted, hardly anyone thinks about it. The voices in our heads, whether they are inconsequential ramblings or pointed internal conversations, holds an essential key to understanding human nature, as well as the evolution of human intelligence, and why our relationships with both others and ourselves can be either deeply satisfying or perpetually frustrating. Our Invisible Intelligence explains: Why is it that when we express our thoughts, others seem to hear something different? Why do men and women often seem to think and feel about things differently? Why are some people drawn to the humanities, while others are drawn to science? Why do some people seem to know themselves while others have difficulty examining their feelings and motivations? Why are some people happy while others struggle with contentment? Why does being productive and successful not always lead to happiness? Our Invisible Intelligence discusses the kinds of conversations we have with ourselves, two of which are monologues and dialogues. As we become aware of the sharp differences between them, we can create extremely important beneficial changes in our lives. In addition, we learn that every person is a unique amalgam of reflective and introspective thinking. This explains the highly skilled medical doctor who makes terrible financial decisions, or the CEO who can command the boardroom but cannot have satisfying relationships with his or her spouse or children, or the very talented artist who cannot keep to a schedule. In other words, our invisible intelligence explains feelings, thoughts and actions in new and often surprising ways.

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The invisible intelligence that Jack Friedland's book is about is inner speech--this little voice we have in our head. Friedland raises fundamental questions: how and why we think, feel and act the way we do. I agree with the author that inner speech represents a, or perhaps the, key factor in these processes. Friedland's style is clear and engaging. This I believe represents an important book on an important topic, that of the conversations we have with ourselves. Alain Morin, Professor of Psychology Mount Royal University, Calgary AB Canada So, you think you know about thinking? Think again! Jack Friedland provides an absorbing account of thought, intelligence, and consciousness that delves into the nooks and crannies of the human mind. Read Our Invisible Intelligence and you will never think about your thinking, so to speak, the same again. Brent B. Geary, Ph.D., Director of Training The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Phoenix, Arizona Mentally stuck, without the understanding and methods to become unstuck, we fail to lead productive, self-fulfilling lives. Our Invisible Intelligence offers hope: By changing our inner speech from self-defeating monologues to constructive dialogues we can lead happier, more satisfying and creative lives. Jack Friedland brilliantly explains how our invisible intelligence has evolved since the 1600s, and provides tools to overcome our demons, build positive relationships and healthy lives. He shows how our capacity for inner dialogues continues to evolve into greater self-awareness, with the ultimate opportunity to save us from ourselves. Duncan Temple, OEM Business Development Funk Software Inc., Cambridge, MA

The invisible intelligence that Jack Friedland's book is about is inner speech--this little voice we have in our head. Friedland raises fundamental questions: how and why we think, feel and act the way we do. I agree with the author that inner speech represents a, or perhaps the, key factor in these processes. Friedland's style is clear and engaging. This I believe represents an important book on an important topic, that of the conversations we have with ourselves. Alain Morin, Professor of Psychology Mount Royal University, Calgary AB Canada So, you think you know about thinking? Think again! Jack Friedland provides an absorbing account of thought, intelligence, and consciousness that delves into the nooks and crannies of the human mind. Read Our Invisible Intelligence and you will never think about your thinking, so to speak, the same again. Brent B. Geary, Ph.D., Director of Training The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Phoenix, Arizona Mentally stuck, without the understanding and methods to become unstuck, we fail to lead productive, self-fulfilling lives. Our Invisible Intelligence offers hope: By changing our inner speech from self-defeating monologues to constructive dialogues we can lead happier, more satisfying and creative lives. Jack Friedland brilliantly explains how our invisible intelligence has evolved since the 1600s, and provides tools to overcome our demons, build positive relationships and healthy lives. He shows how our capacity for inner dialogues continues to evolve into greater self-awareness, with the ultimate opportunity to save us from ourselves. Duncan Temple, OEM Business Development Funk Software Inc., Cambridge, MA

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Jack Friedland taught psychology at City University of New York and conducted experiments in cognition and memory. He did research in neurophysiological psychology at the former New Jersey Neuropsychiatric Institute, and lectured at Princeton University. Friedland is the author of The Origin of Consciousness and the Mind-Body Problem: How the Evolution of Language Created the Mysteries of Subjective Experience, Mind and Self.

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