He is the writer and host of the Emmy-nominated PBS television series The Brain. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.ĭavid Eagleman is a neuroscientist and the New York Times bestselling author of Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain and Sum.
By drawing out what creative acts have in common and viewing them through the lens of cutting-edge neuroscience, they uncover the essential elements of this critical human ability, and encourage a more creative future for all of us. But where does our creativity come from, how does it work, and how can we harness it to improve our lives, schools, businesses, and institutions?Įagleman and Brandt examine hundreds of examples of human creativity through dramatic storytelling and stunning images in this beautiful, full-color volume. Our ability to remake our world is unique among all living things. David Eagleman and Anthony Brandt seek to answer the question: what lies at the heart of humanity’s ability―and drive―to create? The Runaway Species is a deep dive into the creative mind, a celebration of the human spirit, and a vision of how we can improve our future by understanding and embracing our ability to innovate. “ The Runaway Species approach creativity scientifically but sensitively, feeling its roots without pulling them out.” ― The Economist shows how both disciplines foster creativity.” ― The Wall Street Journal “The authors look at art and science together to examine how innovations―from Picasso’s initially offensive paintings to Steve Jobs’s startling iPhone―build on what already exists and rely on three brain operations: bending, breaking and blending.
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