Drugs, the genius myth, and being creative – James C. Kaufman on the research

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James C. Kaufman, PhD is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut, and teaches classes on creativity.

Topics in our interview include* the use of mood-altering substances by writers and other artists* the genius myth stereotype* how the idea of a creative muse impacts creative self-direction* how positive and negative moods …