Happiness and problem solving

While we’re at it

It’s easier to solve problems when we’re happy than when we’re agitated. Plus we like bright colours more than dull ones.

This chimes with thoughts I’ve had on creative working environments – how far does this sort of space:

encourage positive creativity? Compare to:

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/grid/newvisitors/see/gallery/

Also – if this quote is correct:

“80% of a decision is based on emotion, the other 20% is our intellect convincing us that the emotion was correct!” Friedrich Nietzsche

then what is the impact of environments that generate negative emotional responses to our decision making process.

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