The paper takes cudgels against the view that contemplative practices are not conducive for creativity. Since contemplative practices often require discipline and controlling the tendency of mind to wander from one thought to another, the received wisdom often militates against giving any place for contemplative practices in nurturing creativity. At the same time there are studies indicating...
The concept of the extended mind was developed by Andy Clark and David Chalmers in the 1990s. Scholars have repeatedly interpreted this concept and elaborated on its various aspects. This article addresses technological aspects of the extension by focusing attention on the complementary action (called augmentation) of artificial intelligence on the human mind and its consequences. While some of...
Human creative activities have been postulated to be related to insomnia and dreaming during sleep. The current preliminary cross-sectional study investigated the associations between insomnia, dreaming, and creativity of choreography in young female dancers. Forty-six female contemporary dancers were included in the present online study and divided into two groups, creative choreographic...
Creativity StudiesFebruary 23, 2022Danah Henriksen, William Heywood, Natalie Gruber
Given the applied nature of creativity in the arts and design, it is important to understand the conditions and practices that support it. Most research suggests that ideal conditions for creativity are often mental and emotional – involving relaxed, yet alert and focused, states of mind. This article explores the connection between mindfulness and creativity in the experiences of students in a...