Creativity: Scientific American Mind

The cover story in this issue explains how creativity and brilliance arises in all of us. Then, we'll take a look at the latest theories behind the experience commonly known as 'deja-vu'. Also, we'll learn about a mental breakdown that causes apathy so extreme it could become deadly, as well as Capgras syndrome, a perception disorder that causes people to think their loved ones have been replaced by extraterrestrial body doubles. Then, we'll take a look at the relationship between neuroscience and the law, as lawyers attempt to convince juries that defendants may not be responsible for their crimes. Finally, we'll delve into the origins of modern science with a look at Leonardo Da Vinci's earliest experiments and his observations about the brain.