Anna Abraham studies one of humanity’s most fascinating abilities: the capacity to imagine something that does not yet exist. Her research examines how creativity emerges through the relationship between the brain, behavior, and environment.
As a psychologist and researcher, Abraham explores creativity beyond traditional ideas of artistic talent. Through books and academic work on imagination and cognition, she investigates how people generate new ideas and how creative thinking develops across everyday life, education, and human experience.
In this episode:
- Studying creativity through psychology and neuroscience
- Understanding how imagination works in the human brain
- Exploring creativity beyond traditional artistic fields
- The relationship between cognition, behavior, and new ideas
- Applying research on creativity to education and daily life
- Discovering what science can reveal about human imagination
Topics: creativity, neuroscience, psychology, imagination, cognitive science, education
Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
