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The 7 Muses of Neuro-Creative Cycle: How some patients with Parkinson's disease can unleash latent creativity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: : independence, curiosity, playfulness, confidence, openness, interdependence, and passion. Originally developed to support creativity in healthy individuals, the 7 Muses framework aligns closely with the structural and functional brain changes, as well as psychological shifts, commonly seen in PD. These changes may unlock latent creative potential, enabling PD artists to express themselves more authentically. By promoting a dynamic balance between top-down (goal-directed) and bottom-up (emotion-driven) processing across the creative cycle, preparation, imagination, and verification, PD-related changes may help reduce self-censorship, foster originality, and support the creation of meaningful, valuable work. Ultimately, beyond the effects of dopamine, some PD patients may awaken their dormant muses by following their intrinsic drives, listening more to their heart than their head.

Source: AIMS neuroscience

DOI: 10.3934/neuroscience.2025014

Author: Kyung Hee Kim

Institution: William & Mary

Language: English

Topic: Creativity in Education and Neuroscience

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $300