Why are puzzles puzzling?

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Check out this problem solver's solution to how to move extremely heavy stones by hand!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1Rzch89Dw

A.J. McCaffrey: I have been a elementary school teacher and a computer programmer. Now I am a doctoral student in cognitive science studying the brainwaves of the 'aha' moment and how two concepts combine to make a new concept. Experiencing the 'aha' moment gives me a sense of wonder and awe. As long as I can remember I have always been trying to feel that wonder and awe so I constantly try to think 'outside the box' and see 'more than is there.' My puzzles and stories reflect this.

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