The Global Creativity Initiative Podcast
The Global Creativity Initiative Network shares academic research for practical insights, information and application of our human superpower. Creativity is within all of us. We can and must learn to become more creative. If you haven't heard, creativity is now one of the most important skills of our time. And if you're not sure about all this 'creativity stuff,' we've got you covered. Our team gets it. We're here to translate the scholarly field of creativity into every day, accessible language and tools for all humanity. Example: The Reisman Center for Translational Research on Creativity and Motivation does exactly this. The frcenter.net provides easily available modules, tools and assistance for the development of creativity in education, professional life and yes, everyday creativity every day. Together is better.
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The Global Creativity Initiative Podcast
Creativity is Energy
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In this episode, the tables are turned as Dr. Robert Cleve interviews GCI podcast host Dr. Tanya Knudsen on her perspectives about creativity and the lessons she has gathered from conversations with creativity scholars and practitioners in the podcast.
Episode Highlights
- Creativity is a fluency for what might be, what's possible. At its essence, it is a form of energy that can be used for good, though not always. Creativity in service of harmful outcomes may become more common if humans surrender too much creativity and agency to artificial intelligence.
- If we all became even a little more creative, the world would be a better place. Creativity increases our ability to navigate life, adapt, innovate, and find fulfillment.
- When creativity is diminished, we ultimately limit both our potential and our quality of life.
How Do We Become More Creative?
Seek out diversity:
- Different foods
- Different forms of art
- Different people
- Different places and experiences
Exposure to diversity helps us recognize that there are always alternatives and new possibilities, an essential first step in developing creativity more intentionally.
Ask more questions
Learn to lean into uncertainty
- Accept what is in front of you and begin from there
Creativity grows through curiosity, openness, and a willingness to engage with new perspectives.
The Global Creativity Initiative Podcast is a scholarly commitment to sharing creativity and specifically creative process for problem solving (aka life) with all of humanity. Visit our website to learn more about The Global Creativity Initiative. Write to us at gci.creativitypodcast@gmail.com
