Over the past few years we’ve written a lot about creativity and how to spark divergent thinking, from physical activities like taking a walk or doodling to using technology more effectively. But the idea that creativity is something we can actually learn and develop is a still relatively new one. Creativity is often viewed as… Read More
Researchers have found that people who produce more creative ideas—in other words, creative people—use different parts of their brains than the rest of us. While most people activate what’s called the “spontaneous thinking network” or what’s called the “controlled thinking network,” but not both at the same time, creative people activate both networks simultaneously. Roger… Read More
“We do not need to try to create innovative characteristics in the individual, we simply need to show them how to cultivate innovative thought.” What is innovation, and how can it be cultivated? These are two of the questions being raised by researchers at the University of South Florida. In a new issue of Technology… Read More
Creativity in schools is a hot topic all over the world. With the job landscape constantly evolving, our children need to be prepared for a future that we simply can’t predict. Therefore, creative problem solving is possibly the most important skill we can teach students. Sir Ken Robinson, whose aptly named 2006 TED Talk ‘Do… Read More
Creativity is quickly becoming one of the most highly valued traits of the 21st century, and according to a 2016 report from the World Economic Forum, it’s one of the top three skills employers will be looking for by 2020. A survey by IBM also found that 60% of CEOs believe creativity is the most… Read More
We can all think of instances throughout history when high-stakes situations led to innovative discoveries or notable creative achievements: the space race that came out of the Cold War; NASA’s quick response to a failing air filtration system aboard Apollo 13; the development of Enigma machines during World War II. But most of the time,… Read More