6. Wacky Neuroscience
The late 20th century saw the arrival of methods to take images of the human brain and thus study it up close. The modern techniques are even more accurate and can be compared to the post mortem analysis. This allowed Nancy to research the correlation between mind behavior and thinking patterns. Formulating the research is problematic. Recording thought-processes in the brain is like trying to catch liquid mercury. There are nearly an uncountable number of nerve cells within the human brain. To make matters worse, there is no concrete area to search for when one is looking for creative thoughts. History shows that creativity cannot be narrowed down to a moment of inspiration but needs to be thought of as a culmination of numerous elements such as construction, warming up, the ‘eureka’ moment, and finally creation. Functional MRIs allowed researchers like Nancy to photograph the cerebrum while individuals are carrying out a chore. Creative thought, however, is not so easy to capture. It manifests itself in unpredictable moments and isn’t a lone activity in the human mind. One of the most complex and advanced areas of the cerebrum is known as the Lemma. These areas help out in our daily activities and at the same time store semantic and syntactic information. Believe it or not, these regions vary from individual to individual. Great authors will probably have stronger ones than the ordinary layman. Studying these areas can provide deeper insight into the creative process.