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Anna Abraham on the Neuroscience of the Creative Brain

Closer To Truth

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Decoding Dopamine and Creativity

The chapter explores the intricate relationship between dopamine and creativity, debunking the myth that dopamine directly enhances creative abilities. It discusses how dopamine agonists in Parkinson's patients led to both creative behaviors and compulsive actions, unraveling the effects of dopamine on problem-solving and flexibility. The conversation challenges common misconceptions about dopamine as a reward neurotransmitter, emphasizing its role in shaping individual creativity through salience and openness to experience.

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