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“Children can't help but create: they need to put their mind on the page, they want to paint, to sculpt, to write short stories.”

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Jonah Lehrer

Jonah Lehrer is an American author known for his insightful exploration of the brain, psychology, and culture. His work delves into the mysteries of human thought and creativity, examining how these concepts shape our daily lives. more

“I always wanted to be a scientist, I always thought I'd be a scientist, that was the narrative I was carrying around. I worked in a neuroscience lab as an undergraduate and then after, almost five years in total, but I realized I just wasn't good at science. I didn't have the discipline for it.”

Years Wanted Five Discipline Scientist I Realized Narrative Five Years Neuroscience Labs Undergraduate

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“I want to give people theories, I want to expose them to scientific stories that force them to re-evaluate the way they use these three pounds of meat inside their head.”

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“If you're trying to be more creative, one of the most important things you can do is increase the volume and diversity of the information to which you are exposed.”

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“What you discover when you look at creativity from the perspective of the brain is that it is universal. We're all creative all of the time, we can't help but be creative.”

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“Everybody knows I return all of my phone calls. I pick up my cell phone myself, much to the chagrin of my staff.”

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“I was involved as deputy mayor in New York City on 9/11.”

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“I'm never surprised by the insensitivity of 'The New York Times' editorial board.”

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“The 'Libertarian' thing was a mistake on my part for saying it, but I am.”

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