The Science of Creativity James Kaufman, Psychologist and Creativity Researcher
Dr. Sawyer interviews the legendary creativity research Professor James Kaufman, of the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kaufman is an influential researcher who’s published 50 books and hundreds of scientific articles. Dr. Kaufman talks about his new book, The Creativity Advantage, where he develops his theory of self-transformational creativity. This kind of creativity has immense benefits to your mental health and well-being. Self-transformational creativity enhances your life in five ways: self-insight; healing; connection; drive; and legacy.
Chapters:
0:00 Teaser
0:37 Welcome
1:03 Introducing Professor Kaufman
2:31 The interview
3:14 What’s different about creativity research
5:39 Creativity in theater
15:56 How to edit a book
26:38 The Creativity Advantage
32:11 Self insight
36:06 Healing
39:09 Connection
44:07 Drive
46:24 Legacy
52:58 Creativity advice for next week
54:49 Closer
55:20 Outro
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