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How Has Our Perception Of Creativity Changed Over Time?
According to Haydn Shaughnessy, a writer on the emerging economy, creativity has gone through several stages throughout history, including 1) an association with religion 2) romantic concept, 3) a discipline taught in art and architecture 4) as a method related to science and technology 5) as an expression of human potential. Interesting charts on page […]
An Amazingly Informative Animation On Creativity and Education
In this amazing animation, Sir Ken Robinson, international leader in creativity, innovation, and education, illustrates the lack of creativity in education based on the lingering paradigm of the Industrial Revolution. Sir Ken Robinson is a gifted speaker and brings to light the creativity crisis through the lens of history, and posits solutions as to what […]
Doctor’s Verdict: Creativity Linked to Health and Well-Being
According to naturopathic doctor, Michael Stancliff, creativity is not some frivolous activity. Creativity and creative activities are linked to both physical and mental health and well being. In the link to his article below, he also addresses various roadblocks that prevent us from leading creative lives. “Our creativity as humans is inspiring. When we creatively […]
Want To Improve Your Creativity? Watch A Bit of Movie Magic
In England, home of the blockbuster Harry Potter book and movie series, a recent experiment tested the effects of watching magical scenes from Harry Potter movies on children’s ability to create. What the researchers found out was surprising. See for yourself: “The group who watched the magical clips performed “significantly better” than the other group […]
Slivers of Eternity: One Minute Meditations on the Ground of Creativity, #8
In this clip, taken in a Chinese Dim Sum restaurant in San Leandro, California, the creative interior design sensibilities of yesterday clash with the trends of today. Overstated air circulation vents with brass chandelier “landing gear” float overhead like alien space craft and seem ready posed to drop the tractor beam at any moment from […]