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Madness Redefined - Creativity, Intelligence and the Dark Side of the Mind

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Explore the fascinating intersection of creativity, intelligence, and mental illness in this thought-provoking World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the scientific evidence supporting the link between bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and heightened creativity and intelligence. Examine the role of environment in mental illness development, the potential evolutionary advantages of these conditions, and the fine line between extraordinary abilities and mental health challenges. Join experts in neuroscience, psychology, and the arts as they discuss brain imaging findings, personal experiences with schizophrenia, the criminal mind, and changing perceptions of mental illness. Gain insights into recognizing and managing symptoms, consider the medical model of understanding these conditions, and enjoy a special musical performance that illuminates the complex relationship between creativity and mental health.

Syllabus

John Keats, Emily Dickinson
Cynthia McFadden's Introduction
Participant Introductions
Is there a scientific base to the madness and creativity link?
Spatial contrast and artistic frequencies.
Elyn Saks and her history of schizophrenia.
What has brain imaging shown us on the connection of madness and creativity.
Philosophers think what schizophrenics live.
James Fallon on the mental state of the criminal mind.
A CEO is 4 times more likely to be a sociopath.
Has the link to creativity changed the stereotypes of schizophrenia?
Most serial killers have had a past experiences that determine the present.
Can you recognize when your illness is in control and not you?
The medical model of understanding these illness.
"Singing in the Dark" a performance by Susan McKeown.

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