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Creativity and the A-ha moment
Creativity and the A-ha moment
Creativity and the A-ha moment
Sunday 18th August 2019
Explore how your brain sparks creativity and 'a-ha' moments in this episode of All In The Mind. Join a citizen science challenge too!
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Get the buttons here!Unlocking Creativity: The Brain’s Role in A-Ha Moments
Creative people have very different ways and rates of producing output. But this is a neuroscience perspective on things and there's definitely other ways to think about it.
Ever wondered why inspiration strikes at the oddest times? This episode of 'All In The Mind' dives into the fascinating world of creativity and those magical 'a-ha' moments. Host Lynne Malcolm chats with neuroscientist Roger Beatty, who sheds light on the brain's inner workings during these flashes of brilliance. Beatty and his team have pinpointed three key brain networks—default mode, executive control, and salience—that work together to spark creativity.
The episode explores how these networks communicate and why some people seem to have a knack for creative thinking. But it doesn't stop there; you'll also learn about the role of memory in creativity and the exciting potential for teaching creativity by rewiring our brains. Plus, there's a citizen science challenge you can join to help researchers uncover even more about how we generate ideas.
Whether you're a budding artist or just curious about how your mind works, this episode offers a captivating peek into the science behind creativity.