Wired To Create

Résumé du livre

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, is a scientist and writer, as well as the director of the Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. He has written or coauthored seven books on the topics of creativity and intelligence.

Fearlessness captivates us, as seen in figures like Kurt Cobain and Steve Jobs, who defy norms and embrace creativity's inherent contradictions. Psychologist Frank X. Barron revealed that innovation stems from multiple factors, not just intelligence, while Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi noted that creatives adapt to their work’s evolving demands rather than rigid plans. Sensitivity, often innate, enhances creativity but brings challenges, as highlighted by researchers like Jennifer O. Grimes and Elaine Aron. Childhood passions, as studied by E. Paul Torrance, often fuel lifelong creativity, while breaking routines and embracing novelty, supported by Scott Barry Kaufman’s findings on dopamine and psychological plasticity, further spark innovation. Adversity, as explored by Richard Tedeschi and Marie Forgeard, can lead to posttraumatic growth and heightened creativity, exemplified by artists like Paul Klee. Finally, true creativity demands risk-taking and individuality, as shown by historical figures like Giordano Bruno and Sharon Kim’s research on differentiation mindsets, proving that courage and persistence are essential for innovation.

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