Is There Genius in Madness?

Do you have a crazy genius in your life? From Jung and Dexter to myths and perils, here’s a sampling of creative madness.

How Jung Salvaged His Soul

By Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D.

Is the Red Book a record of Jung's flirtation with madness?

Dexter the Amiable Serial Killer

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D.

The Psychology of Dexter: 18 Points of View

Why Creativity Is Risky Business

By Galen Guengerich Ph.D.

The perils posed by creativity aren’t the obvious ones.

The Myth of Genius

By Nigel Barber Ph.D.

Is unusual creativity present at birth?

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