Alice Weaver Flaherty
Alice Weaver Flaherty (pronunciation: /ˈælɪs ˈwiːvər ˈflæhɜːrti/) is a renowned neurologist and writer, best known for her work on hypergraphia and writer's block.
Etymology
The name Alice is of Old German origin, meaning "noble, exalted". Weaver is an occupational surname of Old English origin, referring to someone who weaves cloth. Flaherty is an Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic Ó Flaithbheartaigh, meaning "bright ruler".
Career
Alice Weaver Flaherty is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and a neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She is known for her research on mood, creativity, and the drive to communicate, with a particular focus on hypergraphia and writer's block.
Hypergraphia
Hypergraphia is a behavioral condition characterized by the intense desire to write. Flaherty has contributed significantly to the understanding of this condition, drawing from her personal experiences and extensive research.
Writer's Block
Writer's block is a condition primarily associated with writing, in which an author is unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. Flaherty's work in this area has provided valuable insights into the neurological basis of creativity and motivation.
Publications
Flaherty is the author of "The Midnight Disease: The Drive to Write, Writer's Block, and the Creative Brain", a book that explores the science of writing, creativity, and mood disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alice Weaver Flaherty
- Wikipedia's article - Alice Weaver Flaherty
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