Anthony Brandt

About the Author

Anthony Brandt is a distinguished composer, educator, and author whose work bridges the realms of music, science, and human innovation. With a deep-rooted passion for exploring the mechanisms of creativity, Brandt draws on his extensive experience as a professor at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music to illuminate how our minds generate novel ideas and reshape reality. His acclaimed book, The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World, co-authored with neuroscientist David Eagleman, delves into the cognitive processes driving artistic and scientific breakthroughs, offering readers a compelling blend of neuroscience, psychology, and real-world examples. Translated into Spanish as La especie desbocada (Argumentos, 568), this influential text has inspired global discussions on the evolutionary roots of ingenuity. Through his multifaceted career, Brandt continues to champion the transformative power of creative thinking in an ever-evolving world.