No Stupid Questions 4. Does All Creativity Come From Pain?
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Jan 12, 2025 Dive into the intriguing link between creativity and pain, exploring how emotional struggles can fuel artistic expression. The conversation touches on intriguing reflections about life’s finiteness, prompting thoughts on our sense of purpose. Discover the psychological dynamics at play in journalism and personal connections, while also contemplating societal attitudes toward death and embracing mortality. The speakers challenge traditional views with engaging anecdotes, urging listeners to think deeply about life's complexities.
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Dubner's Path to Journalism
- Stephen Dubner loved asking questions since childhood, even though he was shy.
- Journalism, influenced by his journalist father and artistic mother, provided a structured way to overcome this shyness.
The Itch of Curiosity
- Dubner's passion for asking questions stems from a desire to connect with others, which he finds fulfilling.
- He views his career as scratching an itch that's hard to reach otherwise.
Duckworth's Career Path
- Angela Duckworth chose research psychology over clinical psychology partly due to logistical reasons, being 32 and pregnant.
- She believes she'd be a bad therapist, spending sessions talking about herself.