Q&A: Why video calls can be bad for creativity

The popularity of video calls soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as office closures required new ways for workers to connect. But for all their benefits, videoconferencing apps have their downsides, too — and it’s not just Zoom-fatigue after several back-to-back meetings.A recent study, “Virtual communication curbs creative idea generation,” published in the journal Nature found that  creativity took a hit when people work collaboratively via video. That's app