Fundamental neurocognitive mechanisms underpinning creative thought

该项目旨在通过使用一种新的方法和最新的框架来理解创造性思维的神经和认知基础，该框架是从语义认知和执行控制功能的研究中产生的。创造性思维是人类历史进步的基础，也是一切艺术和科学的基础。预期成果是一个框架，可以解释产生新的有用想法所需的知识来源和评价机制。显著的好处将是增进我们对创造性思维的神经认知机制的理解，这可以通过培训和合作增强澳大利亚的科学能力，并通过增强创新思维能力来增强更广泛的社会。

The project aims to understand the neural and cognitive bases of creative thought by using a novel approach and recent framework that has emerged from the study of semantic cognition and executive control functions. Creative thought is fundamental to human advances throughout history and it is the foundation to all arts and sciences. Expected outcomes are a framework that can explain the source of knowledge and the evaluative mechanisms needed to generate new and useful ideas. Significant benefits will be to advance our understanding of the neurocognitive mechanisms of creative thought, which can enhance Australia’s scientific capability through training and collaboration and broader society by enhancing capacity for innovative thinking.