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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity

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The world's leading professional society of neuroscientists, psychologists, and practitioners of creativity, advancing the science of creativity together. tsfnc.org

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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
They said it was barbaric. The audience rioted. Now it's in the canon. -- SfNC presents Liberty to Create: Reconnecting the Neuroscience of Creativity to the Arts. Happening June 1-3, 2026. Get your tickets here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib... #TheySaid #SfNC2026 #LibertyToCreate
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
They said it wasn't art. The paintings outlived the critics. -- SfNC presents Liberty to Create: Reconnecting the Neuroscience of Creativity to the Arts. Happening June 1-3, 2026. Get your tickets here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib... #TheySaid #SfNC2026 #LibertyToCreate
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Have you registered for SfNC 2026 yet? Early bird pricing ends soon 👀 This quick video walks you through exactly how to sign up - don't miss it! May 1 is the last day to do it before prices rise. Sign up here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🚨 T - 5 days until Early Bird Pricing ends for SfNC 2026: Liberty to Create! We know that the best scientists are also...the best procrastinators 🤓 But, make sure you don't sleep on this one - registration pricing increases after May 1st. Grab your tickets now: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
📢We are so excited to share a peek into our program for SfNC 2026: Liberty to Create! From June 1-3, we're bringing together the world's leading researchers, artists and practitioners exploring the neuroscience of creativity. ⏰ Early bird rates end in a week: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
One way to feel productive this weekend? Snag your Early Bird tickets for SfNC 2026! 🐣 We're counting down to June 1-3 in Philadelphia - and we cannot wait to think, create and celebrate with you all. Early bird pricing ends May 1. Grab your tickets here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
It's less than 2 months away from SfNC 2026 - and early bird registration closes on May 1 📢 Early bird pricing starts at $50 for trainees and $100 for general members - it goes up after May 1. Registration is open to members and the public. We can't wait to see you: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
SfNC community - do we have any DJs in the house? 🎸 We're looking for a member to perform at the official SfNC social this May and want to feature the talents within our community. If you DJ - we'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment or send us a message directly 📢
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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
In this week's guest blog post, we hear from the team at the The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (SfNC), a pioneering organization advancing a broad and scientifically grounded vision of creativity. Read here: tinyurl.com/7j7yb5de
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Will we be seeing you in Philly this year? 🛎️ Abstract submissions for SfNC2026: Liberty to Create close in T - 5 days! We're looking forward to seeing our members submit an abstract for our 11th annual meeting in Philadelphia, this June 1st to 3rd. Ready to submit? www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
⏰ Countdown for Abstract & Award Submissions: T - 10 days! We invite abstracts for talks, posters, and symposia on any aspect of the neural, cognitive, and behavioral basis of creativity. Learn more about our areas of interest and submit by 2/15: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New open-access in CRJ! 🎶 Study of ~500 musically trained listeners finds an inverted U between melodic (Lempel–Ziv) complexity and creativity ratings. Expertise shaped judgments; openness didn’t—new implications for quantitatively measuring musical creativity. doi.org/10.1080/1040...
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Non-Linear Relationships Between Creativity Ratings of Musical Improvisations and Melodic Complexity
Although objective, automated measures of verbal creativity have shown promise by correlating well with subjective creativity ratings, objective measures of musical creativity remain underexplored....
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🔔Deadline Extended!🔔 We have extended the submission deadline for abstracts and award nominations to February 15. We hope to see you in Philadelphia! Submit an abstract: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub... Nominate for an award: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
SfNC 2026: Why Philadelphia? (Besides the Cheesesteaks) 🧠 The duality of Philadelphia makes it the perfect backdrop for SfNC 2026. It's never stopped experimenting and welcomes the bold alongside the historic. ⏰ Remember abstract submissions are open until 2/1: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Reminder: Apply or Nominate someone for the 2026 SfNC Awards! Deadline - Feb. 1st ⏰ SfNC is proud to offer three annual awards recognizing outstanding contributions to creativity research. Winners receive a cash prize and are invited to present their work. Details here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc-awards
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 keynote speakers for SfNC Liberty to Create—leaders in the empirical study of aesthetic experience, artistic production, and appreciation. Have you participated in a successful artist–researcher collaboration? Submit an abstract—we want to hear from you!
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
2026 demands a certain type of creativity - one that lives at the edges and doesn’t neatly map onto “positive” outcomes. That is exactly what we will be exploring at SfNC 2026. Abstract submissions and awards open until February 1. Apply here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
2026 SfNC Award Nominations Now Open! Nominations are now open for the 2026 SfNC Sarah A. Burgess, Young Investigator, and Dissertation awards. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2026. Details for each award and guidelines are available here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc-awards
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Exciting news: Abstract submissions for SfNC2026 are now open! This year, we are accepting both scientific abstracts and artist presentations. We encourage our greater community to submit and join us this June. Learn more about guidelines and requirements here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-sub...
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Creativity Research Journal @creativity-journal.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
New in CRJ: Ke Ding, Amitai Shenhav & @yoedkenett.bsky.social show the left angular gyrus plays a causal role in creative thinking. Brain stimulation boosted flexible, interconnected semantic networks during storytelling. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/1040...
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The Causal Role of the Left Angular Gyrus in Creativity-Driven Restructuring
Creative problem-solving relies on the flexible reorganization of prior knowledge to reshape complex memory structures, yet the behavioral and neural processes supporting this transformation remain...
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Creativity Research Journal @creativity-journal.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
New in CRJ: A new study by Jiminez, Di Bernardi Luft, & Bhattacharya finds that higher interoceptive sensitivity is linked to idea generation, idea development and implementation, inspiration, and flexible thinking. Open Access link: doi.org/10.1080/1040...
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From Inner Sensations to Creative Innovations: Uncovering the Links Between Interoceptive Sensitivity and Creative Traits
This study explored the relationship between interoceptive sensitivity (IS) – the subjective ability to perceive internal bodily sensations – and creative traits, framed within the dual-process the...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Over the past few years, our community has experienced remarkable growth. Did you know our membership, conference attendance, and content subscriptions have more than doubled? 🚀 So, thank you - our members make everything we do possible. New to SfNC? Learn more: www.tsfnc.org/become-a-mem...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It's almost time to apply or nominate someone for the 2026 SfNC Awards! Each year, the Sarah A. Burgess Award, the Young Investigator Award, and the Dissertation Award are presented to outstanding members of our community. Applications open on 12/15/25. Learn more here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc-awards
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Why are Philly’s murals so important? How do they compare to others kinds of art from around the globe? And how can the City better support the arts? For today’s Philly Arts Report we talk with Anjan Chatterjee, the Director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics.
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Creativity Research Journal @creativity-journal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
And a performance of the Diabelli Variations for your Thursday morning! youtu.be/hTmQU4jEgJw?...
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Beethoven Diabelli Variations Op 120 Alfred Brendel piano
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Creativity Research Journal @creativity-journal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
New in CRJ: a thoughtful exchange on Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations. Brandt (2022) sees the work as an example of divergent thinking; Gittelman & Weisberg (2025) argue for a broader account emphasizing strategy and executive processes. Brandt: doi.org/10.1080/1040... G&W: doi.org/10.1080/1040...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We’re thrilled to announce SfNC2026: Liberty to Create The 11th annual meeting of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (SfNC) will take place June 1–3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year, we're letting the arts take center stage. Learn more here: www.tsfnc.org/sfnc2026-lib...
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Psyche Loui @psycheloui.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
🎶 New paper 🚨: Perceiving Creativity in Novel Musical Sequences: An EEG Study. Using a sequencer in the non-traditional Bohlen Pierce Scale, we show that perceived creativity correlates with EEG neural synchronization at the note rate and harmonics, and with sequence-level information metrics
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Perceiving musical creativity involves multiple neural mechanisms underlying expectation and prediction error. Using the innovative Bohlen–Pierce Sequencer—a tool requiring no musical training—we fou...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We’re saddened by the loss of two giants in our field: Bob Bilder and Jonny Smallwood. Their work reshaped how we understand creativity, imagination, and the wandering mind. Their impact on science and on the people they mentored will continue to guide us. Our thoughts are with their loved ones. 💙
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Creativity Research Journal @creativity-journal.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Why is it an exciting time to be a creativity researcher? We’re asking our editorial board, starting with Creativity Research Journal editor-in-chief Adam Green. See his thoughts below, and stay tuned for more insights and featured research: www.tandfonline.com/journals/hcr...
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We spy some familiar faces to the SfNC community in this week's New York Times Creativity Challenge! Check out these short daily creativity exercises to flex those divergent thinking muscles @jamesckaufman.bsky.social @z-i-pringle.bsky.social @roger-beaty.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Welcome to the 5-Day Creativity Challenge
Today, a fun way to feel less stuck.
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Hannah Merseal @hannahmerseal.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
So grateful to @tsfnc.bsky.social for the dissertation award (handed to me by my forever mentor and pal @roger-beaty.bsky.social), for the vibrant community, and for picking me to co-chair next year's meeting in Philly! I can't wait to welcome my favorite society to celebrate all things creativity ❤️
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Clin Lai @clinlai.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Thank you to the organizing committee of @tsfnc.bsky.social for all their hard work setting up such an amazing conference. I am inspired by all the great (and do we dare say creative) ideas! Special shoutout to @hannahmerseal.bsky.social because we love her 💕
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
So well deserved, @karenchanbarrett.bsky.social !!! We'll see you soon ❤️🧠🎶
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
ICYMI: SfNC. 2026. Philly. See you there 😎
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Finally, our award winners presented by The Roger Beaty
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Closing remarks by our dear president Indre Viskontas but 1 more event. Sadly for everyone following on BlueSky, what happens on the boat stays on the boat
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Last talk about neuromodulation before we come to closing remarks for #SfNC2025
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Great session about Affective and Physiological Interventions on Creativity with talks by Christian Rominger, Jennifer Drake, Kalie Smith, Sarah Moreno-Rodriguez, and Zhino Ebrahimi
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
After a quick coffee break and some awesome posters time for Creativity in Motion with Ann Lenore Moradian
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Beautiful panel on creativity in education
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Next keynote on the development of creativity looking at how children and adolescence think creatively by Mathieu Cassotti
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Our first keynote of the day by Andreas Fink about 50 years of the Neuroscience of Creativity on the 10th anniversary of #SfNC2025
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
See you all tomorrow in Auditorium D (NOT E!) for more creativity science. Bonne nuit 😴
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
First talk of Empirical Advances in the Neuroscience of Creativity: Alexandra Kelly talks on the cognitive and neural individual differences in design fixation
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Jonathan Fineberg leads a discussion on rethinking what it means to get a PhD in creativity!!! An innovate pedagogy for teaching creativity
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Don’t worry all #SfNC2025 session are recorded and will be posted to all members on our site!
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Starting a session on novel methods and perspectives!!
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
We have been enjoying this morning's sessions so much!!! Stay tuned for more this afternoon.
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Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity @tsfnc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
So begins our first symposium of the day on Paradoxical Creative Thinking and the Changing Brain! Victor Altmayer discusses how the DMN influences goal oriented associative thinking
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