Experiments in ReflectionHow to See the Present, Reconsider the Past, and Shape the Future

by Leticia Britos Cavagnaro

Build concrete skills, learn how to shift your mindsets, and strengthen your ability to reflect with purpose.

While we often think of reflection as a way to consider what is or was, it can also be a powerful tool for imagining and shaping what could be

Drawing on the science, art, and practice of reflection, this book guides you through hands-on experiments that help you make meaning out of your experiences and support your goals and values.

Educator and scientist Leticia Britos Cavagnaro sets up each experiment with a hypothesis, a method, and guidance for gauging your results. You’ll build concrete skills, learn how to shift your mindsets, and strengthen your ability to reflect with purpose.

Experiments in Reflection helps you tune in to your environment, train your intuition, and shape the future. 

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About the Author

Leticia Britos Cavagnaro is an adjunct professor at Stanford University who teaches Advanced Reflective Practice and other d.school courses. She has a PhD in developmental biology from Stanford University, is a founder of the University Innovation Fellows Program, and a former  member of the Research in Education & Design Lab. Her current work explores the use of emerging technologies to enhance human intelligence. She was born in Uruguay and lives in San Francisco.

About the Illustrator

Gabriela Sánchez is a visual artist, graphic designer, and illustrator. She is a graduate of communication studies and a student of contemporary dance at the Universidad de la República, Uruguay. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. She currently lives and works in Montevideo, Uruguay. 

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