Comments on: Cubicles Can Kill New Brain Cell Growth

By: watercooler » Like monkeys in a cage

watercooler » Like monkeys in a cage — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:30:21 +0000

[...] Gould, who writes at PSFK, noted the story also. The part of the text he referenced from the Seed article really put it all best: One of the most [...]

By: Cubicle Life IS Deadly « $imple Rules of Money

Cubicle Life IS Deadly « $imple Rules of Money — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:06:22 +0000

[...] Monotonous, uncreative environments are thought to impede the growth of brain cells, according to this article. All the more reason to get out of your Dilbert-style workplace and try something [...]

By: First, we must kill all the cubicles…before they kill us | jonnygoldstein.com

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:22:48 +0000

[...] wrong about cubicles. I quit my last job largely because of the cubicle factor. Now my friend Nahum Gershon has sent me articles backing up my instincts. Workers of the world unite. You have nothing to lose [...]

By: I Hate Cubicles « Francis Anderson

I Hate Cubicles « Francis Anderson — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:34:10 +0000

[...] border=”0″ alt=”cubicles”> Cubicles Can Kill New Brain Cell Growth It’s a truism that most cubicle-farm style offices are boring and monotonous. Row after row of [...]

By: links for 2008-09-12 « Francis Anderson

links for 2008-09-12 « Francis Anderson — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:02:49 +0000

[...] Cubicles Can Kill New Brain Cell Growth It’s a truism that most cubicle-farm style offices are boring and monotonous. Row after row of bland fabric and florescent lighting are the perfect formula for efficient soul crushing. But some interesting research shows that not only are boring environments bad for mental health – they can actually stop new brain cell growth. Creating Passionate Users reports: Scientists who believed in and studied the idea of “neurogenesis” were dismissed, criticized, ignored. But Princeton’s Elizabeth Gould has picked up the neurogenesis ball and run with it. She is almost single-handedly changing the face of neuroscience and psychology. (tags: environment creativity cubicles neurology) Posted by francisanderson Filed in Uncategorized [...]

By: Floyd Hayes

Floyd Hayes — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:42:44 +0000

Doesn’t surprise me, It’s any monotonous environment not just cubes.

“having a creative thought in an office is like getting an erection in a butcher shop. Technically possible but a lot of effort.”

Other pearls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuw1Vi4jGGE

By: fershur

fershur — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:34:00 +0000

I guess it really depends on what kind of work is being done but atmospheres like that are almost toxic to any sort software development. I went from a “cube farm” to a giant area with desks connected and the ability to see everyone. As a software developer, it made a huge difference in my motivation and probably my productivity.

By: Ryan Graves

Ryan Graves — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:42:04 +0000

I love my cube….not. (people should still use not more)

I work for GE and it is so cube focussed. Currently we are working on a project to open up the work environment to areas where 6-10 people can work openly and collaborate. Should be fun to see the effects.

http://ryanagraves.com

By: Cubicles Kill Brain Cells - Literally

Cubicles Kill Brain Cells - Literally — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:29:25 +0000

[...] Original Dan Gould [...]