The Psychology Podcast Right Brain, Creativity, and Meaning in Life w/ Iain McGilchrist
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Jan 24, 2024 
Psychiatrist and Author Iain McGilchrist discusses the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain, the importance of intuition in human intelligence, the role of left and right hemispheres in creativity, and the power of imagination and creativity in understanding truth.
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Brain Division and Hemispheric Roles
- The brain’s division helps us balance focused manipulation with broad understanding.
- The right hemisphere understands the world, while the left manipulates it.
Intuition in Intelligence
- McGilchrist believes intuition is crucial for significant breakthroughs in science and math, not just the arts.
- High intelligence individuals, regardless of their field, possess strong intuitive abilities.
Creativity and Brain Hemisphere
- Highly creative individuals utilize their brains differently than moderately creative individuals.
- The highly creative rely on right hemisphere preponderance, while less creative individuals favor analytical approaches.