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NEWS ABOUT: creativity

creativity stories: 4 news summaries

 Genius, Madness 
 Linked to Gene 

Study links creativity to gene associated with mental illness

Sep 30, 09 3:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - The reason why many creative people like Vincent Van Gogh show self-destructive tendencies is in the genes, researchers have discovered. Scientists in a new study found that volunteers identified as the most creative also had the highest levels of a gene variant associated with psychosis and depression, the Daily Telegraph... More »

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depression • schizophrenia • genetic testing • mental illness • creativity

Love Boosts Creativity,
Lust Improves Logic: Study

Tests find that logic puzzles stump the romantic, while the lustful lack creative thinking

Sep 1, 09 9:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - The lovestruck enjoy a surge in creative powers while those who are merely randy are sharper logicians, a new study finds. Dutch researchers asked students to imagine either a romantic walk with a loved one or a one-night stand with a casual acquaintance before giving them a set of problems... More »

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love • psychology • creativity

OPINION

 The Most Creative 
 Minds in Business 


May 19, 09 3:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Creativity is a tough thing to put your finger on, but Fast Company takes a shot at picking world’s top 100 business innovators. The first five:
  • Jonathan Ive: Apple’s design chief—responsible for the iPhone, iPod, MacBook, and iMac—ushered in an era of “design perfection”
... More »

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business • Apple • list • Disney • Netflix • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • electric cars • Shai Agassi • Melinda Gates • creativity • Jonathan Ive • Reed Hastings • Rich Ross

 How to Free Creative You 


Tips for innovation in troubled times

May 10, 09 7:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tough times tend to foster innovation. If your wallet is feeling a pinch, capitalizing on your creativity may be a way to help, says ABC News. Here are some tips on how to get your brain moving:
  • Let your thoughts wander. Allowing your ideas to roam freely can
... More »

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music • recession • innovation • blue • creativity

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