How limitations in life, love and creativity can actually set you free
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Science writer David Epstein on why freedom can be the enemy of success and how we can all benefit from less choice, not more.
We live today with vastly more freedom of choice than our ancestors.But there’s also plenty of research telling us all this choice is making us more anxious, overwhelmed and less creative.In his book, Inside the Box, David makes the case for how constraints can unlock creativity and satisfaction.
And why after writing this book he now believes that narrowing your options can truly set you free.
Further Information
Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better is published by Macmillan
You can learn more about David Epstein here
This episode was produced by Jen Leake and the Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.
It explores creativity, innovation, creative burnout, relationships, technology, art, music, rules, deadlines, science, General Magic, Apple, Iphone, sport, choice, anxiety, creative thinking, rules.
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