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Quote by Jonah Lehrer

“Creativity is a spark. It can be excruciating when we're rubbing two rocks together and getting nothing. And it can be intensely satisfying when the flame catches and a new idea sweeps around the world.”

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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.”

People Way Want Giving Stories Use Three Force Theory Meat Pounds Evaluate

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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.”

Ifs Trying Important Can Do Creative Information Diversity Increase Important Things Exposed Volume

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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.”

Looks Helping Brain Creativity Creative Perspective Universal Be Creative

Author:Jonah Lehrer