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Creativity, innovation and ideation. Is there something in the brain that makes the brain think that way, as opposed to "normal baseline". What triggers creative thought in humans?

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Define idea, please. I have no idea what you mean with the term. – rwst Oct 29 '12 at 18:54
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I mean the positive effect on cognition that allows a person to be innovative, think of new things, and in general be more creative. – Alex Stone Oct 30 '12 at 3:54
I'm quite sure that, if there is such a system, evolution will select against it. Most people live quite well without being innovative or running after any new idea they come up with. I really think you're overly optimistic about the idea. Einstein also said genius is 5% inspiration and 95% transpiration. – rwst Oct 30 '12 at 8:33
Being overly optimistic about the idea supports my point :) This is exactly what I'm interested in - what are the systems involved in this and how long does it take for the system to reach homeostasis, where a person is no longer excited about the idea. – Alex Stone Oct 30 '12 at 15:52
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@rwst, I guess you a re a plant guy :). In animals, it is perspiration and not transpiration. – terdon Nov 1 '12 at 16:00
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