Over the last few decades, there have been many advancements in the field of neurology that have improved the human race’s understanding of the brain. Each year, studies discover a new factor that affects our creative mind either positively or negatively.
The human brain contains several regions that control their respective functions. For example, the hypothalamus controls your reflexes and your endocrine system which is responsible for your hormone levels. Similarly, the frontal lobe is believed to be the region that becomes active when we use our creativity. But certain studies link creativity with multiple regions of the brain, suggesting that human creativity comes from a deeper level of our minds.
Creativity is more than just neurology
The human brain isn’t just a closed circuit. Neurology is simply one aspect of how we can see creativity in human beings. And many studies outside the field of neurology also focus on how the creative mind works. These studies have been conducted by psychologists and psychiatrists alike who have found that the simple act of watching another person be creative brings about a spark of creativity in us. Certain studies even indicate that our habits and our experiences greatly shape our creative abili… Read More