Book Club Creativity in the Time of AI Known as the “creativity whisperer to the C-Suite”, Natalie Nixon shares techniques to inspire your teams’ creativity.
Empowering growth Creativity training: How to develop creative skills in employees By developing skills like divergent thinking and collaboration in the workforce, creativity training has the potential to unlock revolutionary ideas.
Neuropsych Faulty memory is a feature, not a bug Forgetting and misremembering are the building blocks of creativity and imagination.
Neuropsych The creative sweet spot of dreaming A recently identified stage of sleep common to narcoleptics is a fertile source of creativity.
How to think creatively on command Master creative thinking in 90 minutes, with expert Tiago Forte. ▸ 01:34:51 min — with Tiago Forte
Neuropsych How to unlock your creativity – even if you’re a conventional thinker People engage in creative thinking every day, whether they realize it or not.
Master divergent and convergent thinking A productivity expert explains how you can be creative and a powerhouse of productivity. ▸ 5 min — with Tiago Forte
The Learning Curve “The Onion” founder explains his strategy for sparking creativity Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
Thinking Creative wisdom from Rick Rubin: Embrace your inner gatekeeper Unlock the full potential of your creativity with holistic detachment. This is the way of the editor.
Business How the “Medici Effect” can spark a renaissance in your business The essential element needed for innovation is creative dissonance — and the keys to unlocking it were forged by bankers in Italy.
Neuropsych Study reveals why some people are more creative than others Creative people are better able to engage brain systems that don’t typically work together.
High Culture What exactly makes someone an “artistic genius”? The answer may lie in the power to see far, far beyond yourself.
Neuropsych The N1 sleep stage: How the first 10 minutes of sleep can unlock your creative potential Thomas Edison was on to something...
How to double your brain power How do we deal with information overload and unlock creativity? Build a second brain. ▸ 6 min — with Tiago Forte
Thinking How to create a better world without massive social disruption In the spirit of the 1969 moon landing, we now have a golden opportunity to pursue “nondisruptive” creative solutions.
The Well 3 rebellious creators tell us the meaning of life Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio, rock icon Steve Albini, and comedian Fred Armisen told Kmele how they make sense of the world — and leave their mark on it.
High Culture Theremin: The eerie musical instrument you play without touching Your whole body is part of the instrument.
The Learning Curve Our overworked society has created a bunch of adrenaline junkies Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.
Business Co-creation in hyperdrive: Why a “brave space” should be your new skunk works Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.
Ask smarter questions in 5 minutes Asking the wrong questions can hold you back. Natalie Nixon explains how to ask divergent questions to become a great thinker. ▸ 5 min — with Natalie Nixon
Empowering growth Is innovation training the key to transforming your organization? Innovation training encourages the kind of creativity and problem solving that can lead to breakthroughs in business.
Neuropsych A new method to boost your creativity gets rave reviews Can stories help us become more creative?
The Well How Picasso and Beethoven hacked creativity Anyone can learn from this creativity challenge. ▸ 3 min — with Anthony Brandt
The Past Who was the smartest person in the world? The smartest person in the world was Isaac Newton, a true polymath whose brilliance never has been, nor ever will be, surpassed.
The Well The evolutionary significance of dreaming Ancient societies revered dreams. Modern science tells us why. ▸ 5 min — with Patrick McNamara
High Culture Did Friedrich Nietzsche’s own philosophy drive him insane? The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?
The Present 5 creative ways people are using ChatGPT The AI is helping Twitter users plot movies, design meal plans, and more.
High Culture The real reason Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear To understand Vincent van Gogh, we must first debunk the myth of the tortured artist. Van Gogh believed his illness inhibited his creativity.
Pessimists Archive Why Steven Spielberg shouldn’t fear AI AI helped create films like "Jurassic Park" and "A.I.", so Steven Spielberg and other artists shouldn't worry about losing their jobs.
Leadership Great leaders ask great questions: Here are 3 steps to up your questioning game. Questioning isn't just a way to get the right answer — it's also a means for sustaining relationships and creative thinking.