Earn & Invest 602. Creativity, Happiness, Wealth: A Neuroscientist's View w/ Indre Viskontas
Feb 10, 2025
Indre Viskontas is a neuroscientist and opera singer with a PhD from UCLA, exploring the intersection of creativity and happiness. She discusses how neural stimulation fosters flow and emotional regulation, enhancing overall well-being. The conversation dives into the influence of dopamine on motivation and the hedonic treadmill of wealth. Viskontas emphasizes balancing cognitive control with imagination to find genuine happiness, and she highlights the power of vulnerability and emotional expression in both art and everyday life.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
From Speaking to Singing: The Art of Performance
04:49 • 21min
Exploring Emotional Control and the Neuroscience of Happiness
26:18 • 6min
Understanding Dopamine: Motivator and Pleasure
31:50 • 6min
Unlocking Creativity Through Neuroscience
38:10 • 3min
Exploring the Connection Between Creativity and Well-Being
41:34 • 2min
Finding Purpose Amidst Promotion
43:20 • 6min
The Power of Surprise and Authenticity in Public Speaking
49:35 • 2min
The Power of Emotional Expression in Unexpected Spaces
51:26 • 3min