Creativity

Neuro Myths (part 2): Separating Fact and Fiction

Back in January this year, I found and edited a list of popular neuromyths (part 1 here) that just won’t die.  here are some more explanation. 🙂

Myth Busting

Some of the biggest neuro myths, or misguided beliefs about neuroscience that have invaded the general psyche, include the following:

  • The brain is static, unchanging, and set before you start school. The most widely accepted conclusion of current research in neuroscience is that of neuroplasticity: Our brains grow, change, and adapt at all times in our lives. “Virtually everyone who studies the brain is astounded at how plastic it is,” Fischer says. (more…)

Five Factors to make your life more Creative

http://vimeo.com/18913413

John Cleese tries to explain creativity and how to become more creative. (The video is from 1991)  The background of his lecture is scientific, the guide based on his own experience. This is really spot on and any creative professional will agree. Plus, it is really funny at the same time!

Thirty-six minutes of pure genius.

What follows are my notes on the lecture.

Five Factors to make your life more Creative
or, Five Requirements for an Open Mode Mindset

Creativity is associated with play. True play is experiment. And humor is an essential part of spontaneity, playfulness, and creativity.

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