It's happened to all of us: We're in the shower, or on a walk, and boom — a big idea or a brilliant solution appears out of nowhere.
These sorts of insights often seem to arise without explanation. But researchers increasingly find there is a science to cultivating creativity. This week, social psychologist Sheena Iyengar shares research and case studies of ... Show More
Jun 2025
Turning Ideas to Action: How Your Mindset Impacts Creativity. With Zorana Ivcevic Pringle.
<p>Todays guest is Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a Senior Research Scientist on Creativity at Yale University and author of the book The Creativity Choice, The Science of Making Decisions to Turn ideas into action. </p>
<p>Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative process, ... Show More
47m 5s
Jun 2025
Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. They dive into Dr. Pringle’s new book, The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ide ... Show More
54m 49s
Jun 2021
Hobbies: do they change your brain?
<p>Whether it’s reading, birdwatching, painting, or stargazing, we all have a hobby. In this week’s episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when you’re doing a hobby, their impact on your mental health, and the difference between scientific and artistic creativity.&nbs ... Show More
52m 33s