Dr. Sawyer interviews the legendary creativity research Professor James Kaufman, of the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kaufman is an influential researcher who's published 50 books and hundreds of scientific articles. Dr. Kaufman talks about his new book, The Creativity Advantage, where he develops his theory of self-transformational creativity. This kind of creativity has immense benefits to your mental health and well-being. Self-transformational creativity enhances your life in five ways: self-insight; healing; connection; drive; and legacy. Chapters: 0:00 Teaser 0:37 Welcome 1:03 Introducing Professor Kaufman 2:31 The interview 3:14 What's different about creativity research 5:39 Creativity in theater 15:56 How to edit a book 26:38 The Creativity Advantage 32:11 Self insight 36:06 Healing 39:09 Connection 44:07 Drive 46:24 Legacy 52:58 Creativity advice for next week 54:49 Closer 55:20 Outro For more information: James Kaufman's web site 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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