Arne Dietrich

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience - American University of Beirut
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Arne Dietrich is a Cognitive Neuroscientist in the Department of Psychology at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. His work focuses on the brain mechanisms of (1) creativity and flow and (2) altered states of consciousness. He is the author of two books: Introduction to Consciousness and How Creativity Happens in the Brain, and over 60 articles and papers.

Arne Dietrich has given over 100 invited talks and keynote addresses around the world and his work has been featured prominently in the international press including: BBC, CNN, Guardian, New York Times, Scientific American, Times, The Atlantic, and National Geographic.

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  • CREATIVITY

    30 May 2019 | McCord Museum

  • 12:30  - 13:00
    In English. Creativity is the fountainhead of human civilizations. Yet, creative thinking has a dubious distinction in the brain and behavioral sciences. It is hard to think of a mental phenomenon so central to the human condition for which we have so little understanding as to how the brain does it. This talk brings into sharp focus what we know (and what we don't) about how creative ideas arise in the brain.
    Pavillon :

    McCord Museum

    Lieu :

    Theater

    Type :

    Conferences

    Thème :

    Data, Research





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