Mad, Dogs, and Englishman

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011

Discover what modern biology can tell us about creativity. We wonder if there's truth in the stereotype of the mad genius. A professor explains how she maps the location of creativity within the brain. While a neuroscientist finds out we can learn a lot from an orchestra of elephants. Plus, cult-favorite Robyn Hitchcock and his band The Venus 3 drop the folk and turn up the rock, live in our studio.

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