Rick Rubin, a legendary music producer known for his groundbreaking work across genres, joins neuroscientist Andrew Huberman and creativity expert Doug Neill. They discuss Rubin's unique approach to creativity, emphasizing selective focus and the importance of playful exploration. Neill breaks down Rubin's four phases of the creative process: from idea inception to meticulous crafting and final completion. Insights on balancing deep work and mental disengagement reveal how to harness creative potential effectively.