Left and right

A Whole New Mind has the rare combination of being easy to read, interesting, and informative. The book also provides comfort that people like "us" -- Professional Writing/Art/Philosophy/Music (etc.) majors not only have a purpose, but will be necessary in the coming world.

"Edwards rejected the notion that some people just aren't artistic. 'Drawing is not really very difficult,' she said. 'Seeing is the problem.'" (15) I especially like this quote. People seem too quick to limit themselves to what they can or can't do. These notions hearken back to the popular myth that "lefties are more creative/artistic."

Well, what if you're ambidextrous? Or what if you physically use different parts of your body for different tasks? For example, I write with my right hand. In gymnastics, I enter moves with my left foot first and twist to the left. (This "right hand writer/lefty gymnast" combination is not unusual.) I'd say that both sides of my brain are getting a hefty workout. The same can be said, of course, for many physical activities (Pink uses the example of the head turning from left to right while reading).

Therefore, I agree with Pink. Enough of the excuses that attribute your characteristics to being right or left brained. It's a whole new world out there.