How is artificial intelligence changing the way we think about creativity and learning? And what can movies teach us about the creative process, healing, and human expression?
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett welcome back Dr. James Kaufman, one of the leading scholars in creativity research, for a wide-ranging conversation about AI, education, creativity, and his latest work exploring creativity through film.
Listen in as the...
How is artificial intelligence changing the way we think about creativity and learning? And what can movies teach us about the creative process, healing, and human expression?
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett welcome back Dr. James Kaufman, one of the leading scholars in creativity research, for a wide-ranging conversation about AI, education, creativity, and his latest work exploring creativity through film.
Listen in as the conversation reflects on the newly released book Generative Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: Precautions, Perspectives, and Possibilities, co-edited by James Kaufman and Matthew Worwood. Together, they discuss the promises and concerns surrounding AI in education, including its impact on learning, creative thinking, feedback, and assessment.
The discussion then shifts to James's newest book, Creativity Through the Movies, where he explores how films can help us better understand creativity, motivation, grief, healing, and the human experience.
In this thoughtful conversation, they explore:
– The different perspectives creativity researchers hold about AI and its future impact
– Why the creative process may matter more than the final product
– How AI can support productivity while potentially limiting originality
– The risks of relying on AI for thinking, learning, and creative work
– Why educators may need to focus more on process rather than product in assessment
– The role of AI in providing feedback and supporting creativity research
– How AI could help assess creativity at a larger scale
– Why meaning, purpose, and creative identity matter in an age of automation
– The relationship between creativity, wellbeing, and personal growth
– How creative activities can help people process grief and difficult life experiences
– What movies reveal about creativity as a human journey rather than a final achievement
– Why everyday creativity can be just as meaningful as professional creative accomplishments
James also shares examples from films such as Ghostlight, Hamnet, and Sing Sing, highlighting how creative expression can help people navigate loss, build connection, and find meaning during challenging times.
If you are an educator, researcher, creative professional, or simply curious about the future of creativity, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of both the opportunities and challenges emerging in a rapidly changing world.
About the Guest
Dr. James Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education and one of the world's leading creativity researchers. He has written or edited more than 60 books and is widely known for co-developing the Four C Model of Creativity with Dr. Ronald Beghetto. His research spans creativity, meaning, motivation, intelligence, and education, and he has developed several widely used measures of creativity. His recent projects include Generative Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: Precautions, Perspectives, and Possibilities and Creativity Through the Movies.
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