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For centuries, people have described creativity as something mysterious: a flash of insight, a whisper from the muse, a sudden idea that seems to arrive out of nowhere. Psychologist [https://www.apdijksterhuis.nl/"]( Ap Dijksterhuis explores the hidden mental processes that lead to these moments of inspiration, and why breakthroughs often emerge when the mind is at rest. _Should you worry about your memory? For many of us, forgetting a name or losing your keys feels like a small failure. But what if forgetting is actually one of the most important things your brain does? Check out our new video on the surprising (and reassuring!)_ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8uokmk\_MvE"]( _science of forgetting_ _to learn more._ [https://unsplash.com/illustrations/woman-with-tangled-thoughts-represented-as-clouds-YhJvvBMDAA0"]( _Episode illustration by Chloe for Unsplash+_ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See [pcm.adswizz.com]( https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.