Episode 2 - 'daydreaming: why would ideas come at the most unexpected timing?' | Beyondwords

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Episode description: Aside from being the founder of psychoanalysis, Freud was also keen on writing. In 1908, he published a short essay titled “Creative Writers and Daydreaming”. Despite its controversy, it is still regarded as an important framework for glimpsing how a creative mind operates. We are no strangers to creativity, and new ideas often surface at the most unexpected times. Why would it happen? How does it boost our creativity? Is daydreaming a skill that could be applied? In this episode, we will feature a teacher who is highly specialized in teaching and writing. Our hosts will explore the mystery of this intriguing mental state with a guest, looking into the possible scientific theory behind it and how great minds in the past used this superpower in their work. The value of creative writing is often underestimated, but it is a fundamental skill required in different positions. Hopefully, with the release of this episode, our audience can better appreciate our human intelligence and enjoy this unconscious wonder. 

Guest speaker: Dr. Lawrence Ma - B.S.Sc (Hons) in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.Res Psychology, The University of Manchester; PhD Psychology, The University of Nottingham; PgDE in Professional and Vocational Education, The Education University of Hong Kong; Lecturer I, Department of Education and Psychology, Academy of Wellness and Human Development