

Anna Abraham on the Neuroscience of the Creative Brain
May 1, 2024
Professor Anna Abraham discusses the neuroscience of creativity, debunking myths about the right brain hemisphere's exclusive role. She explores the correlation between mental illness and creativity, decoding dopamine's impact while emphasizing the importance of embracing complexity and nuance in narratives. The conversation extends to poetic truth, AI in creativity, and encounters with ESP, providing a comprehensive view of the creative brain.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Brain Hemispheres and Creativity Myths
01:35 • 26min
Exploring the Relationship between Creativity and Mental Illness
27:15 • 24min
Decoding Dopamine and Creativity
51:13 • 14min
Exploring Confirmation Bias and the Need for Embracing Complexity in Narratives
01:04:58 • 2min
Exploring Poetic Truth and Larger Truth in Narratives
01:06:54 • 2min
Exploring Creativity, Psychedelics, AI, and ESP
01:08:44 • 3min