I read this article by Richard Branson here. Pretty straightforward: some tips on generating new ideas from one of the most successful entreprenuers. Upon reading the ideas presented in this article, something very clear was being said. The tips are summarised thusly: Start conversations on social media. Comments you generate can lead to inspiration. Reading and … Continue reading About Richard Branson’s Tips on Generating Ideas
It is probably no surprise to anyone that Knowledge and Creativity share an interesting relationship. You need some knowledge about any domain in order to be able to create – but can you have too much knowledge? Rod Judkins says in his book, The Art of Creative Thinking, to “be like a beginner.” He describes … Continue reading Are You Too Smart to be Creative?
Otto Frederick Rohwedder invented the first loaf-at-a-time bread slicing machine and sliced bread was first sold commercially in 1928. Humans have been making bread for at least 10,000 years, maybe even 30,000, so the invention of commercially available sliced bread is exceptionally recent. Given the now ubiquitous nature of it, one can easily argue it as … Continue reading Why Innovation by Itself is No Good
There was recently an interesting article here, about Artificial Intelligence recognizing creativity. Researchers at Rutgers University have developed an algorithm that can assess the creativity shown in a painting and accurately predict the level of value our society has placed on it. The big statement this is making is that we can quantifiably measure creative works. … Continue reading Creativity by Computers
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