Narrator Jonathan Todd Ross’s blend of straightforwardness, humor, and emotion highlights this multifaceted examination of creativity and the power of inspiration. Ross brings warmth to the all-encompassing information about creativity—what it is, how and why it is cultivated, and why it is important, in addition to how it can be destroyed, bring about unintended positive or negative consequences, and inspire social change. Ross tempers his tone of admiration and enthusiasm with solemnity as he delivers stories about how creativity manifests itself in the lives of creatives—for example, as he delivers the author’s observations on how timing and technology allow the sharing of information that sparks protests. Ross’s pitch-perfect performance conveys the complexity of creativity, making for an illuminating and inspiring listening experience. M.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
The New York Times's Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter ""unpacks the myths and mysteries of the creative process"" (Salon).
How does creativity work? Where does inspiration come from? What are the secrets of our most revered creators? How can we maximize our creative potential?
Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business, sports, and virtually every activity. It has fueled human progress on a global level, but it equally is the source of profound personal satisfaction for individual creators. And yet the origins of creative inspiration and the methods by which great creators tap into it have long been a source of mystery, spoken of in esoteric terms, our rational understanding shrouded in complex jargon. Until now.
Inspired is a book about the science of creativity, distilling an explosion of exciting new research from across the world. Through narrative storytelling, Richtel marries these findings with timeless insight from some of the world's great creators as he deconstructs the authentic nature of creativity, its biological and evolutionary origins, its deep connection to religion and spirituality, the way it bubbles in each of us, urgent and essential, waiting to be tapped.
Many of the questions Richtel addresses are practical: What are the traits of successful*creators? Under which conditions does creativity thrive? How can we move past creative blocks? The ultimate message of Inspired is that creativity is more accessible than many might imagine, as necessary, beautiful, and fulfilling as any essential part of human nature.
Porchlight Business Book Award Winner (Innovation & Creativity)
The New York Times's Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter ""unpacks the myths and mysteries of the creative process"" (Salon).
How does creativity work? Where does inspiration come from? What are the secrets of our most revered creators? How can we maximize our creative potential?
Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business, sports, and virtually every activity. It has fueled human progress on a global level, but it equally is the source of profound personal satisfaction for individual creators. And yet the origins of creative inspiration and the methods by which great creators tap into it have long been a source of mystery, spoken of in esoteric terms, our rational understanding shrouded in complex jargon. Until now.
Inspired is a book about the science of creativity, distilling an explosion of exciting new research from across the world. Through narrative storytelling, Richtel marries these findings with timeless insight from some of the world's great creators as he deconstructs the authentic nature of creativity, its biological and evolutionary origins, its deep connection to religion and spirituality, the way it bubbles in each of us, urgent and essential, waiting to be tapped.
Many of the questions Richtel addresses are practical: What are the traits of successful*creators? Under which conditions does creativity thrive? How can we move past creative blocks? The ultimate message of Inspired is that creativity is more accessible than many might imagine, as necessary, beautiful, and fulfilling as any essential part of human nature.
Porchlight Business Book Award Winner (Innovation & Creativity)
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BN ID: | 2940176414271 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Publication date: | 04/19/2022 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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