Today, he talked to anthropologist Agustín Fuentes about the role of creativity in our evolution and survival, how society causes writer's block, and the time a macaque monkey stole Ben's glasses.
You can submit your questions to Ben here: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds">https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds</a>
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Today, he talked to anthropologist Agustín Fuentes about the role of creativity in our evolution and survival, how society causes writer's block, and the time a macaque monkey stole Ben's glasses. You can submit your questions to Ben here: https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, he talked to anthropologist Agustín Fuentes about the role of creativity in our evolution and survival, how society causes writer's block, and the time a macaque monkey stole Ben's glasses.
You can submit your questions to Ben here: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds</a>
See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Agustín Fuentes - Discovering the Evolution of Creativity and Why Monkeys Steal Things

Join us in celebrating and commiserating with some of the world's foremost creatives about their endlessly various artistic processes. Not just in the arts, but in science, medicine, politics, technology, and more. Together we will figure out ways to maintain a spirit of curiosity and innovation in our everyday lives. NY Times best-selling author and musician Ben Folds hosts a podcast focused on enlightening conversations each week with guests.
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You can submit your questions to Ben here: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds">https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds</a>
And check out the YouTube channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ix6szTyjg3vmx1sIj-Vfw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ix6szTyjg3vmx1sIj-Vfw</a>

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Join us in celebrating and commiserating with some of the world's foremost creatives about their endlessly various artistic processes. Not just in the arts, but in science, medicine, politics, technology, and more. Together we will figure out ways to maintain a spirit of curiosity and innovation in our everyday lives. NY Times best-selling author and musician Ben Folds hosts a podcast focused on enlightening conversations each week with guests.   You can submit your questions to Ben here: https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds And check out the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ix6szTyjg3vmx1sIj-Vfw

Join us in celebrating and commiserating with some of the world's foremost creatives about their endlessly various artistic processes. Not just in the arts, but in science, medicine, politics, technology, and more. Together we will figure out ways to maintain a spirit of curiosity and innovation in our everyday lives. NY Times best-selling author and musician Ben Folds hosts a podcast focused on enlightening conversations each week with guests.
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You can submit your questions to Ben here: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/BenFolds</a>
And check out the YouTube channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ix6szTyjg3vmx1sIj-Vfw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ix6szTyjg3vmx1sIj-Vfw</a>

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