The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World

Explore the unique human capacity for creativity and innovation in this 56-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the evolutionary adaptations that have given rise to our species' imaginative abilities, as neuroscientist David Eagleman and composer Anthony Brandt draw insights from their book, "The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World." Discover why humans possess such extraordinary creative potential compared to other animals, and examine the cognitive processes that generate new ideas. Gain valuable insights into the key aspects of a creative mindset that foster inventiveness and learn how the interplay between arts and science contributes to our understanding of human ingenuity.