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The Myth of Left and Right Brain: Integrating Creativity and Technology for the Future
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Arts and Education
Abstract
For decades, the belief that the left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for logic and analytical thinking while the right hemisphere governs creativity and emotion has influenced education systems worldwide. However, neuroscientific research has debunked this myth, proving that the brain functions as a whole, with interconnections across both hemispheres (Nielsen et al., 2013). Despite this, educational frameworks still perpetuate a rigid divide between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines and the arts, leading to a devaluation of creativity. This paper argues that in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over computational tasks, creativity will be the defining skill of the future (Florida, 2002). It further explores how education must shift towards integrating creative thinking into STEM fields to prepare future generations for an AI-driven world.
Keywords
Creativity, Technology, Education, Artificial Intelligence, STEM education, Innovation, Future skills
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How to cite this paper
@article{1707069,
author = {Divya Ramachandran},
title = {The Myth of Left and Right Brain: Integrating Creativity and Technology for the Future},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {8},
pages = {117-122},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707069.pdf},
abstract = {For decades, the belief that the left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for logic and analytical thinking while the right hemisphere governs creativity and emotion has influenced education systems worldwide. However, neuroscientific research has debunked this myth, proving that the brain functions as a whole, with interconnections across both hemispheres (Nielsen et al., 2013). Despite this, educational frameworks still perpetuate a rigid divide between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines and the arts, leading to a devaluation of creativity. This paper argues that in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over computational tasks, creativity will be the defining skill of the future (Florida, 2002). It further explores how education must shift towards integrating creative thinking into STEM fields to prepare future generations for an AI-driven world.},
keywords = {Creativity, Technology, Education, Artificial Intelligence, STEM education, Innovation, Future skills},
month = {February},
}