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The Science of Creativity and Meditation
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The percentage of dopamine in one set of brain circuits versus another seems to relate to whether people are naturally good at divergent thinking or convergent thinking; naturally occurring variations in genes underline these variations. Open monitoring meditation is an excellent way to improve divergent thinking, while focused attention meditation is ideal for enhancing convergent thinking.
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ChapterThe Science of Creativity and Meditation
EpisodeThe Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation
PodcastHuberman Lab
Genes that dictate natural variations in dopamine levels relate to whether individuals are good at convergent thinking or divergent thinking, both of which are critical for the creative process.
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Genes that dictate natural variations in dopamine levels relate to whether individuals are good at convergent thinking or divergent thinking, both of which are critical for the creative process.
ChapterThe Science of Creativity and Meditation
EpisodeThe Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation
PodcastHuberman Lab
Open monitoring meditation involves simply sitting with your eyes closed and observing whatever comes to mind without attempting to redirect thoughts or emotions.
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Open monitoring meditation involves simply sitting with your eyes closed and observing whatever comes to mind without attempting to redirect thoughts or emotions. This practice can be a useful tool for mental health and wellbeing.
ChapterThe Science of Creativity and Meditation
EpisodeThe Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode suggests that practicing open monitoring meditation can help improve both divergent thinking and convergent thinking, which are key elements of the creative process.
1:06:59 - 1:10:38 (03:38)
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This episode suggests that practicing open monitoring meditation can help improve both divergent thinking and convergent thinking, which are key elements of the creative process. It is recommended to dedicate at least five minutes every other day to this practice.