The Creative Brain

Nan
0h 52m
2019
7.1 /10 (36)

Overview

Neuroscientist David Eagleman taps into the creative process of various inventors, while exploring brain-bending, risk-taking ways to spark creativity

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2019-04-15

Top Billed Cast

Tim Robbins

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Kelis

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Michael Chabon

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Grimes

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D. B. Weiss

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Nick Cave

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Phil Tippett

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Bjarke Ingels

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Michelle Khine

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Nathan Myhrvold

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Robert Glasper

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Ehren Tool

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David Eagleman

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