The left brain vs. right brain myth | Elizabeth Waters | TED-Ed Animation

In this TED-Ed animation on creativity, lesson creator Elizabeth Waters explores “The left brain vs right brain myth.” Waters breaks down the misconception that the right side of our brains controls creativity, while the left side controls logic. You’ll learn how this myth came about, what it gets wrong about neuroscience, and why creativity in the brain is not so simple. If you’ve ever called yourself left or right-brained, get ready to think about your thinking in a new way.