2 must-see shows on Solar News Channel

MANILA, Philippines - Creativity defines our species — it underpins our favorite technology, lies behind our music and arts and has allowed us to journey beyond our own planet. For a long time, it was seen as a gift of the gods, something beyond scientific explanation… until now.

The journey starts with an investigation into the difference between the right and left sides of the brain. Surprisingly, creativity does not sit equally in the brain. While the left side of the brain helps us see the detail in a problem, it’s the right side of the brain that helps us to make connections between seemingly unrelated things.

Professor Charles Limb, a jazz fan who is interested in musicians, is able to improvise, creating new pieces each time they play. By scanning their brains, he discovers that jazz musicians have a unique ability to switch off a neural constraint system, allowing them to be more creative.

But it’s not all about sitting back and letting your mind wander. Horizon discovers that there is a stronger correlation between creativity and obsession than creativity and intelligence. In short, hard work pays off. You need days, months, even years of mastering the basic skills and knowledge before you can start coming up with creative solutions.

How to be more creative airs tonight at 8 on Solar News Channel’s Stories

Who doesn’t want to be in command? To be the one calling the shots and giving orders? Having control in life gives you power and authority. However, studies show that the unconscious mind plays a big role in shaping a person’s aspect in life.

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Solar News Channel presents Horizon: Out of Control?, a documentary produced and directed by Ben Lawrie, reveals how the unconscious plays a much more profound role than we could ever have imagined in every aspect of our lives.

Several activities happen when we’re unconscious, such as while sleeping. During this time, the mind is in a state with limited conscious awareness.

The documentary takes us into the unconscious, discovers the dominant role it plays and how it helps mode every aspect of one’s life.

Horizon: Out of Control? airs on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on Solar News Channel.