OlenaWed, Sep 9, 2009 Thanks Dmitri, interesting links. I've only just read the top one... it makes sense, but then, I'm questioning some of the conclusions they're drawing:
Introvertive anhedonia decreases creative
activity, and also has a direct negative effect on mating
success.
That's just the inverse of what the evolutionary trait article was saying, which is that introversion actually helps the creative mind by isolating it from distractions that might inhibit problem-solving.
I think, therefore, that "creative activity" doesn't necessarily decrease, but rather that the "success" of said activity might decrease, since they were grouping participants by level of professionalism in a field where connections are vastly important.
And then, wouldn't it follow suit that a more sociable individual might also have more sexual partners than one who has less contact with other people?
So, the peacock analogy works, but it seems to have more to do with showmanship & exposure than with creativity & intellect, as is visible in the examples from the scientific community.
Thanks Dmitri, interesting links. I've only just read the top one... it makes sense, but then, I'm questioning some of the conclusions they're drawing:
That's just the inverse of what the evolutionary trait article was saying, which is that introversion actually helps the creative mind by isolating it from distractions that might inhibit problem-solving.
I think, therefore, that "creative activity" doesn't necessarily decrease, but rather that the "success" of said activity might decrease, since they were grouping participants by level of professionalism in a field where connections are vastly important.
And then, wouldn't it follow suit that a more sociable individual might also have more sexual partners than one who has less contact with other people?
So, the peacock analogy works, but it seems to have more to do with showmanship & exposure than with creativity & intellect, as is visible in the examples from the scientific community.