The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World

This book offers a unique perspective on creativity through the eyes of an author who experienced a concussion and delved into the workings of her own brain. Hilde Østby, a journalist and author, recounts a fateful day when she was cycling to work and collided head-first with a stone bridge. The resulting traumatic brain injury left her with an unexpected gift—an incessant stream of ideas for new writing projects. While these ideas were a boon for her creativity, they also made simple tasks like navigating an airport feel like an insurmountable challenge.

The book explores the age-old question of whether a concussion can enhance creativity while simultaneously impairing social functioning. Østby delves into the complexities of creativity, examining what factors contribute to it. The book draws from the metaphor of Alice in Wonderland and it's cast of characters.

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