Cannabis and creativity have both been explored by neuroscientists who successfully proven there is a positive link between the two. In a study conducted by the University of London, marijuana was shown to promote something call hyper-priming or semantic priming. This function of the brain uses the psychoactive ingredients of cannabis to help it connect seemingly unrelated topics to one another. It’s similar to those moments in cartoons where a light bulb luminously appears over the head of a character the second their brilliant idea pops into their head. It’s the “a-ha” moment Oprah used to talk about — a moment in time where one experiences the type of clarity that actually allows for true thought, not just incessant brain chattering. While in this mental space, artists of all stripes boost their ability to connect, conceptualize and create ideas that might help them improve their craft. Cannabis can even be helpful to people who aren’t artists, as well. Professionals in all fields could benefit from having access to a broader sense of thinking. Disrupting patternistic thinking leads to new innovations, genius deviations from the status quo and significant shifts in society and culture that many people could benefit from.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:17:47 +0000
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