Modrek, A. S. (2020). Accounting for Cognitive Costs: Can Scientists be Creative?. Philosophical Psychology, 1-4.
Long have scientists – renowned, trained experts – effectively answered questions within their niche. The mastery scientists offer within their area of expertise is not only indispensable, but advantageous if such knowledge itself is to remain indispensable and applicable to other domains. Why then do so many experts limit themselves to applying their knowledge only within their routine realm? Can scientists apply and contribute their expertise to the arts, and vice versa? The Spider’s Thread: Metaphor in Mind, Brain, and Poetry by Dr. Keith Holyoak addresses this disconnect between science and art, beginning with discussions of neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics, and moving on to a discussion of creative writing in poetry (Holyoak, 2019). Dr. Holyoak identifies and proposes potential methods of interconnection and cross-disciplinary proficiency for psychologists, scientists, and artists alike.