Get Smarter by Thinking Dumber.

Dumbify is your weekly guide to unconventional thinking. Discover surprising stories, unique insights, and clever ideas that show how 'dumb' thinking can lead to smarter solutions.

The Magic Middle

How to use ‘middle-thinking’ to spark bold, bizarre ideas that stand out.

David Carson

The Ugly Truth About Dumb Thinking

Stop Fixing, Start Embracing: How ‘Problems’ Become Brilliant Ideas

David Carson

Reframing the Ridiculous

How to unlock magic from the mundane.

David Carson

Embrace the Art of Doing Nothing

The Post-Holiday "Unplanning" Guide

David Carson

The Toddler Strategy

How Asking "Why?" Can Change Everything

David Carson

A Big Dumb Idea

If we're going to be trapped in this bizarre digital future, we might as well name it something that makes us laugh.

David Carson

The Empty Space Theory

The Billion-Dollar Power of Nothing

David Carson

Why Dumb Happy Accidents are Everything

The tale of the million dollar cookie mistake

David Carson

Welcome to Dumbify

How ridiculous thinking can solve big problems

David Carson

Get Smarter by Thinking Dumber.

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The Magic Middle

The Ugly Truth About Dumb Thinking

Reframing the Ridiculous

Embrace the Art of Doing Nothing

The Toddler Strategy

A Big Dumb Idea

The Empty Space Theory

Why Dumb Happy Accidents are Everything

Welcome to Dumbify