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Unlocking the Creative Mind - The Science Behind Innovation and Imagination

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the science behind innovation and imagination in this thought-provoking Aspen Ideas Festival talk featuring acclaimed authors Annie Murphy Paul, Sheena Iyengar, and Keith Sawyer. Delve into the multifaceted nature of decision-making, choice, and creativity as these experts discuss the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and social dynamics. Discover how our choices and creative processes shape our lives and the world around us. Learn about the myth of the lone genius, the story of ice cream's invention, and the role of improvisation and structure in creativity. Examine the effectiveness of brainstorming techniques, understand the concept of group stupidity, and gain valuable tips for enhancing creativity. Investigate the Third Eye Test and explore the best techniques for group creativity. Analyze the impact of modern communication tools like WhatsApp on information sharing and creative processes. Finally, delve into the importance of problem-finding in fostering innovation and imagination.

Syllabus

Introduction
What is creativity
The lone genius myth
The story of ice cream
Improvisation and structure
Brainstorming
Group stupidity
Two Tips
The Third Eye Test
Best Techniques for Groups
Whats App Etc
Sharing Information
Problem Finding

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The Aspen Institute

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