The Creative Brain: Busting Myths About Creativity with Dr. Anna Abraham #361
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The Creative Brain: Busting Myths About Creativity with Dr. Anna Abraham
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In this episode of the SuperCreativity Podcast, James Taylor interviews Dr. Anna Abraham, neuroscientist, educator, and author of The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths. As the E. Paul Torrance Professor at the University of Georgia and director of the Creativity and Imagination Lab, Dr. Abraham has spent decades exploring the science behind creativity and imagination.
Together, they dive deep into some of the most persistent myths about creativity—from the supposed link between creativity and mental illness to the popular idea that creativity is only a “right brain” activity. Along the way, Dr. Abraham explains how creativity actually works in the brain, what makes myths so sticky, and why everyday creativity is just as important as exceptional genius.
If you’ve ever doubted your creative potential because of stereotypes or wanted to understand what science really says about imagination, this conversation will change how you think about creativity forever.
Notable Quotes
“Every myth has a kernel of truth—it’s the way the story gets told that flattens it into something misleading.” – Dr. Anna Abraham
“Creativity is less like magic and more like fitness—it improves with practice.” – Dr. Anna Abraham
“We like outlandish explanations for creativity more than the truth, because they make a better story.” – Dr. Anna Abraham
“The unglamorous part of creativity is the real truth: it’s a craft, and you have to keep working at it.” – Dr. Anna Abraham
Resources and Links
- Book: The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths
- Website: anna-abraham.com
- Recommended Reads:
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