Name: Your elusive creative genius
Uploaded: 2009-02-09T01:00:00Z
Duration: 19 min 14 s
Description: Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius

Your elusive creative genius

Creativity isn't the sole domain of the 'genius'; it's a shared human experience, often mysterious and not always internal.

The ancient Greeks and Romans externalized creativity, attributing it to divine spirits, offering a healthier, more collaborative view.

Reimagining creativity as a partnership with the elusive can ease the pressures on artists, promoting wellness and sustained productivity.