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The Social Brain: Why Being Seen Changes Us

Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

Description

A morning of thought-provoking talks and interactive discussions from world-leading experts.

This mini-summit is a focused morning of deep-dive talks and a panel Q&A discussion, designed to explore our brains and creativity.



Are you curious about how the brain signals creativity? Have you ever wondered how polymaths think and create across disciplines? Or how journalling can lower stress levels, improve memory and spark creativity?

We’ll explore these ideas through three in-depth talks:

The Social Brain: Why Being Seen Changes Us
Drawing on social neuroscience, Laura unpacks the evolutionary purpose of embarrassment and why creativity and performance feel neurologically risky. Understand the science of self-consciousness, and learn how modern digital culture is rewiring how we experience visibility.

The Neuroscience of Creativity
Learn the brain science behind creativity – is it innate or can it be trained? Drawing on research into brain networks and polymaths, Vincent reveals why our education system suppresses our natural creativity.

The Neuroscience of Journaling: Supporting creativity and cognitive flexibility
Learn how journaling can strengthen memory, boost creative thinking, and improve cognitive flexibility, with practical tips to integrate these insights into your daily life.
Period18 Apr 2026
Held atSeedTalks, United Kingdom
Degree of RecognitionNational