Eric Jeong

Eric (Keun Woo) Jeong’s research explores how geopolitical disruptions influence creativity and innovation. From the innovation race int he United States following World War II to Renaissance Italy following the Dark Ages, throughout history, many breakthrough ideas that revolutionized our thinking and society were born in times of disruption. His research focuses on the historical occurrences of such disruptions, revealing distinct channels through which disruptions stimulate creativity and innovation in the contexts of painting, classical music, and literary art