A decade ago a group of Dutch researchers postulated that anger may under some conditions be an effective spur to creativity. We’re unpacking that eccentric idea this week, and comparing it with our own histories as creators. Do anger and other negative emotions unlock creativity? Also: How and when can arrogance be useful? Plus: Bad sitcoms, toxic bosses, Jetskis and a standup desk you definitely did not want to explore.
Here's a creativity brain puzzler: Is it better to break new ground or to keep polishing the same act until it gleams? It depends,...
This week we're talking about criticism, including the trickiest kind: Self-criticism. We'll also look at the buzzing neon sign hanging outside the hotel room...
Can creativity be malign? Or is it always just... creativity? In this episode we're looking at what researchers call "dark creativity," or the use...