Agustín Fuentes - Discovering the Evolution of Creativity and Why Monkeys Steal Things

Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds

Agustín Fuentes - Discovering the Evolution of Creativity and Why Monkeys Steal Things

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Published on Apr 8, 2021, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:46:06

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Today, he talked to anthropologist Agustín Fuentes about the role of creativity in our evolution and survival, how society causes writer's block, and the time a macaque monkey stole Ben's glasses.

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Join us in celebrating and commiserating with some of the world's foremost creatives about their endlessly various artistic processes. Not just in the arts, but in science, medicine, politics, technology, and more. Together we will figure out ways to maintain a spirit of curiosity and innovation in our everyday lives. NY Times best-selling author and musician Ben Folds hosts a podcast focused on enlightening conversations each week with guests.

 

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