Jonah Lehrer, staff writer for
The New Yorker and author of
Imagine: How Creativity Works,
talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the science of creativity. They discuss focusing vs. ignoring as a way to solve problems, the potential for computer-based creativity, how W. H. Auden used drugs to improve his poetry, Bob Dylan, Steve Jobs, and the creative power of mindless relaxation. The conversation closes with a discussion of what policies might increase creativity.
Auden is one of my favourite poets. Sobering to think our 'tirelessly working' customs officers would've been tirelessly working to shut his inspiration down ;)
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