This short PBS video describes the neurological basis of creativity and how outside ideas flow into the brain through encountering new experiences and new perspectives (Practice C2), become refined and expanded through careful attention (critical thinking and reflection), and find salience through considering the relevance of our ideas to our contexts (Practice C1).
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Can you boost your creativity?
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By: PBS
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