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Madness Redefined: Creativity, Intelligence and the Dark Side of the Mind (live video)

By Trent Gilliss | Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 7:00pm

What’s the line between utter brilliance and incalculable madness? Maybe it’s not a line but a shifting spectrum. Live from the World Science Festival (8pm Eastern), leading researchers discuss new studies showing that people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia tend to possess higher creativity and intelligence.

We’ve got a producer on the ground scoping out the panelists — James Fallon, Kay Redfield Jamison, Susan McKeown, and Elyn Saks — as potential guests for On Being. Watch the live video stream and share your suggestions on whom you’d like to hear on our program.


brain studies, creativity, intelligence, research, science, World Science Festival

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