The Real Link Between Creativity and Mental Illness - Scientific American Blog Network
“There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad.” —Salvador Dali The romantic notion that mental illness and creativity are linked is so prominent in the public consciousness that it is rarely challenged. So before I continue, let me nip this in the bud: Mental illness is neither necessary nor sufficient for creativity.
October 3, 2013 Add Us On Google Add SciAm The Real Link Between Creativity and Mental Illness "There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad." -Salvador Dali The romantic notion that mental illness and creativity are linked is so prominent in the public consciousness that it is rarely challenged. So before I continue, let me nip this in the bud: Mental illness is neither necessary nor sufficient for creativity. By Scott Barry Kaufman Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter Enter your email I agree my information will be processed in acc
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