Erica Chidi is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Matt Richtel, author ofInspired: Understanding Creativity—A Journey through Art, Science, and the Soul.They talk about where creativity comes from, how to harness it, and why the creative process is often embedded with fear. Richtel explains that the fear beginsearly—aroundthe fourth grade—when kids start internalizing what society deems as right and wrong. They close by discussing the value of mind-wandering and why creativity matters. “It is nature’s way of encouraging us to break through the status quo,” says Richtel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices