
By drawing out what creative acts have in common and viewing them through the lens of cutting-edge neuroscience, they uncover the essential elements of this critical human ability, and encourage a more creative future for all of us. But where does our creativity come from, how does it work, and how can we harness it to improve our lives, schools, businesses, and institutions?īrandt and Eagleman examine hundreds of examples of human creativity through dramatic storytelling and stunning images in this beautiful, full-color volume. 10 2017 by David Eagleman (Author), Anthony Brandt (Author) 275 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 13.79 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 28.00 8 Used from 20.06 7 New from 27. Our ability to remake our world is unique among all living things. The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World Hardcover Illustrated, Oct.

And its written by men from two seemingly opposite.

And its written by men from two seemingly opposite ends of academia. Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman seek to answer the question: what lies at the heart of humanity’s ability―and drive―to create? Its called The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes The World. The EconomistUnravels the interplay of art, neuroscience and evolution, while celebrating the special thing that is human innovation. Synopsis: The Runaway Species is a deep-dive into the creative mind, a celebration of the human spirit, and a vision of how we can improve our future by understanding and embracing our ability to innovate. The Wall Street JournalThe Runaway Speciesapproaches creativity scientifically but sensitively, feeling its roots without pulling them out.

Brandt, a composer, and Eagleman, a neuroscientist, provide a different perspective on the subject matter. Runaway Species: How human creativity remakes the world by Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman’s The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World (2017) explores the origins and endpoints of creative impulses in humans.
