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The Act of Creation
Book • 1964
In 'The Act of Creation', Arthur Koestler explores the processes of discovery, invention, and creativity across various fields, including humor, science, and the arts.
He introduces the concept of 'bisociation', which involves the blending of two previously unrelated matrices of thought to create new insights.
The book is divided into two parts, examining both the creative process and its biological and psychological foundations.
He introduces the concept of 'bisociation', which involves the blending of two previously unrelated matrices of thought to create new insights.
The book is divided into two parts, examining both the creative process and its biological and psychological foundations.
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