How discomfort makes us more creative
INSEAD Knowledge Podcast
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Is There a Difference Between Sarcasm and Creativity?
Sarcasm often involves using the opposite to convey what you intend to mean. When we are either on the speaker end of these kinds of sarcastic statements or when we're on the receiving end, our brain then immediately jump into this mental gymnastics. What this means is that our thinking becomes more abstract. We elevate our thinking from the proverbial trees to the forest. And when we are thinking become more abstract, we tend to also become more creative.
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