Posted by
gregmc on Monday, May 14, 2007 8:30:24 PM
I once read some time ago that generally individuals of the “artistic” persuasion (actors, poets, musicians, authors, composers etc.) have a notably higher chance of suffering from some type of mental illness or may at the very least have a higher chance of being eccentric.
The heightened capacity for abstract thought I presume is the reason for this. I fully acknowledge that this is not something to be condemned but, I postulate that it may have something to do with the fact that “artistic” individuals are more frequently drawn to journalism since journalism is in its most basic conception a form of art.
Since these types of individuals or personalities are more prone to be the sort who pursue journalism could we assume that they posses the same sort of abstract thinking that causes the illogical disconnect we so frequently see from the liberal main stream media?
Is anyone aware of any studies on this? What are your thoughts?