In this episode, Dr. Sawyer talks with Professor Danah Henriksen of Arizona State University. Dr. Henriksen and Dr. Sawyer are the co-authors of the book Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation, published by Oxford University Press in 2024. Dr. Henriksen is an expert on creativity and teaching. She is a top scientist who does rigorous studies of creativity. She's published well over a hundred scientific journal articles, book chapters, and academic presentations. Dr. Henriksen studies the seven habits of mind of exceptional creators, with a special focus on teaching, technology, and design thinking. Her research shows that the most creative people engage in multiple different activities and disciplines—for example, a scientist who performs jazz piano. Today's conversation ranges widely over a broad range of topics related to technology, education, and creativity. Chapters: (0:00) Welcome (1:00) Dr. Danah Henriksen Introduction (2:29) Interview (10:46) Online teaching at ASU (12:20) Exceptional teachers (18:58) Transdisciplinary thinking (20:23) Wide range of interests (24:30) Habits of mind (32:56) Design thinking (39:30) Teachers as designers (45:40) Experience design (50:36) Remote learning (57:33) Technology and creativity (1:00:50) Advice for next week For more information: www.danah-henriksen.com Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich Copyright (c) 2024 Keith Sawyer

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