Clay Drinko, PhD is an author and educator. He writes for Psychology Today about the intersection between improv comedy, science, and everyday life. He’s also the author of the first academic book connecting improv and cognitive science, Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition. His most recent book, Play Your Way Sane, was published by Simon & Schuster and is a fun and accessible guide for how to integrate improv principles into your daily life.