Akshata, Christian, and Ryan continue their discussion of mathematical creativity in Part 2 by getting deep into the four stage Gestalt model of creativity. They rank the four stages: preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification; and discuss how accurate this model is to real life mathematical creativity. The hosts also discuss the role of social factors like stereotype threat in how creativity is valued, or undervalued, in mathematics tests and classrooms. Overall, an insightful way to round out and wrap up a discussion about a topic very close to the hosts, thanks again to Ryan for being a guest!

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