How to Find Your "AHA!" Moment | The Science of Inspiration

Neurological experiments show that when we have a "Eureka!" moment, the brain lights up like the light bulb over a cartoon character's head. Getting there just requires looking at a problem from a different angle, stepping outside your comfort zone, and not thinking too hard. Get your "A-ha!" sooner with the editor-in-chief of Scientific American.

This video is episode three from the series Understanding Your Inner Genius, Presented by Laura Helmuth
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Table of Contents:

00:00 Four Distinct Stages of the Creative Process
03:00 Two Main Methods of Problem-Solving
04:47 Building a Solid Foundation for Creativity
06:31 The Connection Between Creativity and Expertise
08:05 Tapping Into Your Subconscious for Solutions
12:28 What Happens in Your Brain During Aha Moments
14:20 How Creativity Enriches Your Life

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