James Kaufman, Psychologist and Creativity Researcher

Dr. Sawyer interviews the legendary creativity research Professor James Kaufman, of the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kaufman is an influential researcher who’s published 50 books and hundreds of scientific articles. Dr. Kaufman talks about his new book, The Creativity Advantage, where he develops his theory of self-transformational creativity. This kind of creativity has immense benefits to your mental health and well-being. Self-transformational creativity enhances your life in five ways: self-insight; healing; connection; drive; and legacy.

Chapters:

0:00 Teaser

0:37 Welcome

1:03 Introducing Professor Kaufman

2:31 The interview

3:14 What’s different about creativity research

5:39 Creativity in theater

15:56 How to edit a book

26:38 The Creativity Advantage

32:11 Self insight

36:06 Healing

39:09 Connection

44:07 Drive

46:24 Legacy

52:58 Creativity advice for next week

54:49 Closer

55:20 Outro

For more information:

James Kaufman's web site

Music by license from SoundStripe:

• "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ
• "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ
• "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich

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