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The majority of studies on sleep and creativity have shown that sleep can facilitate insightful behavior and flexible reasoning. On the other hand, a few recent studies have supported a theory of creative insomnia, in which creativity is significantly correlated with sleep disturbance.
The majority of studies on sleep and creativity have shown that sleep can facilitate insightful behavior and flexible reasoning. On the other hand, a few recent studies have supported a theory of creative insomnia, in which creativity is significantly correlated with sleep disturbance.



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The majority of studies on sleep and creativity have shown that sleep can facilitate insightful behavior and flexible reasoning. On the other hand, a few recent studies have supported a theory of creative insomnia, in which creativity is significantly correlated with sleep disturbance.

Anecdotal Accounts of Sleep and Creativity

  • Jack Nicklaus had a dream that allowed him to correct his golf swing.
  • Jasper Johns was inspired to paint his first flag painting as a result of a dream.