S2 E142: The Relationship Between Creativity and Mental Illness

<p>There's been an overwhelming feeling in the artistic community for centuries that "madness" or what we now call mental illness plays a pivotal role in the lives of creative individuals.</p> <p>Drawing from the latest studies on this question from the US, UK, India and Denmark as well as anecdotal evidence and famous artistic quotes I will attempt to bring us closer to understanding what the creative experience means inside and outside of mental troubles.</p> <p>introductory statement</p> <p>section 1 -- known science on the subject</p> <p>section 2 --- various theories on the subject</p> <p>section 3 -- my thoughts on the subject</p> <p>closing comments</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>