well you're saying two things here that can both be true. you might find that enhancing your analytical abilities stimulates your brain. i might view watching a show like friends (i don't like the show) stimulates my brain because it plays into the human condition and funny events that i might relate to in a way. i might also find that enhancing my analytical abilities stimulates my brain too. neither of these two examples are better than the other. if your idea is to always become more technical always have to be researching/innovating. you're going to a hit a point where you ask yourself why? for what purpose? and then you'll be late in life.
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