Anca Lamse

“Play is a key component of the arts and aesthetics in myriad ways. Art and play are like two sides of the same coin, with play being a part of artistic expression, imagination, creativity, and curiosity.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

“True learning is the scaffolding for a vibrant, resilient life, and the arts are vital to building that cognitive infrastructure in children through the formation of strong executive function.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

“The marketplace doesn't care about your personal interest in slowing down. If you want more control over your schedule, you need something to offer in return. More often than not, your best source of leverage will be your own abilities.”
― Cal Newport, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

“Your ability to move your attention flexibly, which is called switching, is quite limited,” he said.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us