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E115. What Science Says About Creativity and Mental Illness (bonus cut)
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It's a common assumption that highly creative people are more prone to mental illness. Van Gogh is perhaps one of the most famous examples of the mad creative genius archetype. But is there a scientifically verifiable link between creativity and mental illness? This is part of a recent research-based bonus episode I did for my Patreon subscribers at the $5 tier.
Here is the Scientific American article I cite
My episode on the Default Mode Network and creativity is #89.
171 episodes
E115. What Science Says About Creativity and Mental Illness (bonus cut)
Stepping Off Now: Lessons in the Art and Craft of Creativity
Manage episode 359529030 series 2843045
It's a common assumption that highly creative people are more prone to mental illness. Van Gogh is perhaps one of the most famous examples of the mad creative genius archetype. But is there a scientifically verifiable link between creativity and mental illness? This is part of a recent research-based bonus episode I did for my Patreon subscribers at the $5 tier.
Here is the Scientific American article I cite
My episode on the Default Mode Network and creativity is #89.
171 episodes
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