Two ex-special operations guys armed with MBAs seek out people leading lives less ordinary, in order to find out how they fill their ‘unforgiving minutes’, and what helps them go, always, a little further. Like intellectual bowerbirds, we collect shiny little objects of knowledge that will help build better humans. Co-hosted by Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Do you believe that being creativity builds resilience?
Well this week we aim to convince you so get ready. In support of the the upcoming www.fova.org.au we outline how:
- when you engage in creative activities, you increase your brain’s capacity for creative thinking, pattern recognition, and developing visual-spatial skills.
- These skills enhance your problem-solving abilities in real-life situations
From Ruth Richards (Harvard), “Engaging in creative behaviours, makes us more dynamic, conscious, non-defensive, observant, collaborative, and brave.”
“Everyday creative activity is a path to flourishing”- Conner, DeYoung and Silvia in the Journal of Positive Psychology. Recent experience sampling and diary studies have shown that spending time on creative goals during a day is associated with higher activated positive affect (PA) (flourishing) on that day.
The real question isn't "How creative are you?" but rather "How are you creative?" says educational psychologist Donald Treffinger.
Intelligence Summary (INTSUM)
03:30 Announcement from Mark Johnson from anvam.org.au
04:20 What’s the problem that means we need creativity?
05:50 What is flow state?
09:40 What does the research and literature say?
10:30 “Brave, non-defensive and collaborative”
14:50 Laminate your neural pathways!
18:00 From Tara Swart at MiT…. Expose your brain to novelty
20:20 What is creativity for Tim and Ben?
32:15 Why did Ben have a guitar in his backpack in the SAS (artists in foxholes)
35:00 SAS Band Tongue Charge play a cover of ‘Getting Away with It in Afghanistan’… and we talk why?!
44:30 Art and identity
47:00 How do we get going? Go join a pub choir!
52:00 Ben and Tim do galleries and museums
55:00 Tongue Charge play another song: “One Crowded Hour”
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Music …. With thanks to:
Tongue Charge
The Externals – available on Spotify
Ben Frichot